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SHIFT LEADER CN III
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Supervises nursing staff on the orthopedic-neuro bariatric unit, coordinates shift activities, and provides professional nursing care while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.
About this role
Overview
Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.
To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.
Position Summary:
This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below.
Responsibilities
- Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
- Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
- Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
- Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
- Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
- Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
- Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
- Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
- Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
- Participates in making work schedules.
- Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
- Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
- Provides professional nursing care on assigned unit.
- 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:
Must possess at least one to three (1-3) years of professional experience.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure. CPR required.
RN License
Skills
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