Overview:
Nurse Manager, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Tennessee's “Top 10” hospitals.
3 Dogwood, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric:
Parkwest’s 3 Dogwood is a 36-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics. It is located inside our most recent expansion, the Dogwood Tower, which opened in December 2019. 3 Dogwood is a fast-paced unit with an average stay of 23 hours or less for the Joint and Bariatric patients.
A typical day on this unit may include pain management and drain monitoring to mobilizing a patient day-of surgery and sending them home! Parkwest’s orthopedic and spine program have been recognized both nationally and regionally for excellent outcomes and outstanding quality. The most engaging part about 3 Dogwood is the teamwork. Nurses on our orthopedic-spine, bariatric unit are members of an integral team of health professionals including RNs, LPNs, SNAs, CNAs, HUCs, PTs, OTs and Clinical Dietitians. As a unit, they all work very closely together to make the patients their number one focus and to provide excellent patient care and outcomes.
We utilize a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. Staff rotate every other major holiday and weekend. 3 Dogwood welcome’s staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to the experienced healthcare professional. We have a supportive environment and orientation is tailored to your needs. Come join our amazing team on 3 Dogwood!
Position Summary:
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.
Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405
Responsibilities:
- Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
- Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
- Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
- Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
- Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
- Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
- Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
- 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:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
