Overview Registered Nurse, Procedural Care Unit $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full-time, 72 hours per pay period, Day Shifts Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. Procedural Care Unit: Parkwest’s Procedural Care Unit is a 20 bed closed unit that supports the pre-procedural and post-procedural needs of Cath lab, EP lab, Cardio Diagnostics and Radiology recovery needs greater than 30 minutes. PCU is a fast paced, team focused environment that provides excellent patient care and is staffed with dedicated team members who enjoy the benefits of no weekends or call. The department is open 5:30am-9pm Monday-Friday. Nurses work 3-12 hour shifts per week. The pre-procedural nurse is responsible for the safe and efficient preparation of patients for procedures. They assess patient’s medical history, obtain necessary tests, permits, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure that patients are optimally prepared for their procedures. The post-procedural nurse is responsible for the assessment and care for the post anesthesia patient. They are responsible for assessing and providing care for patients in all phases of the recovery process. Attention to detail, strong communication skills and a cardiac background are essential for the PCU nurse. If you are team driven, enjoy a fast paced work environment, like weekends off, then Parkwest’s Procedural Care Unit is for you. Come join our team of exceptional nurses who work together to provide excellent patient care. Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405 Responsibilities + Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care. + Assesses needs of patient and family. + Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. + Recommends interventions. + Evaluates plan of care. + Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision. + Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served. + Leads process improvement initiatives in their own unit or participate in facility team. + Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. + Provides four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education. + Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program. + Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required RN license Apply/Share Job Title CLIN NURSE III ID 4174766 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name Procedural Care Unit