Nursing Jobs in Kimberlin Heights, TN

RN Per Diem
Select Medical

Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Select Medical Knoxville, TN
Overview Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Knoxville Schedule: PRN Days and Nights available Nurse Patient Ratio: 3-5 based on acuity SSH-Knoxville is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong : Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Flexible Scheduling : Minimum per diem requirement of 4 shifts in a 6-week period. Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care. Responsibilities Responsibilities Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately Competence in Rapid Response and code events Instruct and counsel patients/families Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Valid State RN License BLS is required at hire. ACLS is required at hire. Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience
CNA Part-time
Professional Case Management

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA- Urgently Hiring!

Professional Case Management Oak Ridge, TN
$15 - $17.50 / hour
Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Home Health Aide/Certified Nurse Assistants in Tennessee Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring CNA’s (PRN, Part-time & Fulltime) to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country! Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends. Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us Create the schedule you want to work Rewarding one-on-one work with patients in the comfort of their homes Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility. Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!) Ideal Candidates will have experience in the following, although we will consider training Skilled Transfers Vital Signs Timely and Accurate Documentation Range of Motion All activities of daily living including light duty housekeeping, meal preparation and patient hygiene Qualifications Active certification as a CNA in the state(s) of practice To apply for this unique opportunity and to learn more about the community we service, please apply today! Standard Rate: $15.00 - $17.50 HourlyPlease contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career! Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health Oak Ridge, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Surgery Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts Rotating on-call shifts required With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employee JOB OBJECTIVES: Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned. Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits. Recruiter: Madeline Fornadel || apply@covhlth.com Responsibilities Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs. Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated. Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice. Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction. Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students. Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards. Qualifications EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems; The nursing process; The management process; Current developments in nursing; Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in department specialty preferred. Operating Room experience preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS). BLS strongly preferred.
RN New Grad Other
Select Medical

Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate

Select Medical Knoxville, TN
Overview Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Schedule: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM or 6:45 PM-7:15 AM Compensation: Newly Increased Rates! Sign-on bonus: $7,500-$15,000 Nurse Patient Ratio: 3-5 based on acuity SSH-Knoxville is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive 10- 13-week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor. Invest in Your Future : 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education. Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder programs and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN. Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program. Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have license upon start date. Responsibilities In collaboration with the physician and their preceptor, you will assure implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the plan of care for the patient population. Initiating an ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational and functional needs of the patients/families. Interpreting assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals and discharge planning. Participating as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation goals. Assuring that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of accredited program for registered nursing. Valid State RN License required. BLS required at hire. Must have flexibility of scheduling to complete the requirements of the program
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health Oak Ridge, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Cardiology Unit Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Every other weekend and rotating holidays required With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employee JOB OBJECTIVES: Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned. Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits. Recruiter: Madeline Fornadel || apply@covhlth.com Responsibilities Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs. Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated. Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice. Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction. Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students. Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards. Qualifications EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems; The nursing process; The management process; Current developments in nursing; Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in department specialty preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health Oak Ridge, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employees Department Overview: The Cardiology unit offers 33 inpatient rooms that have telemetry monitoring capability for each room. We care for cardiology, post open heart, peritoneal dialysis, and medical patients. We have a culture of commitment to providing safe, quality care for our patients. We are committed to teamwork in our unit and enjoy mentoring new employees in a patient-centered, fast-paced environment. JOB OBJECTIVES : Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned. Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits. Recruiter: Madeline Fornadel || apply@covhlth.com Responsibilities Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs. Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated. Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice. Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction. Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students. Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards. Qualifications EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems; The nursing process; The management process; Current developments in nursing; Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in department specialty preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

CLIN NURSE III

Covenant Health Knoxville, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Med Surg $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Description: Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is a 27-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics. The unit’s Joint and Bariatric patient’s average length of stay is 23 hours or less, leading to a fast turnover. The Orthopedic Med Surg team consist of RNs, Nurse Navigator, LPNs, Certified Nurses’ Aides, Patient Care Associates, Student Nurse Associate and Health Unit Coordinator. Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is recognized as the “Joint Center.” Our Orthopedic Surgeons are well known in the East Tennessee region. Patient’s travel from multiple surrounding states for their expertise in total joint surgeries including hips (anterior and posterior), knees and shoulders. The team focus is providing excellent customer service, focused post-operative care, including ambulation, multi-modal pain management and standardized yet individualized patient home care education for our total joint/spine population. Orthopedic Med Surg team members encourage patient and family engagement in care and support of successful Bariatric and Joint/Spine outcomes. The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is an Accredited Center by MBSAQIP. The bariatric surgeon at Fort Sanders performs a wide variety of procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeves and Duodenal Switch procedures. As a nurse on Orthopedic Med Surg you would be a part of an integral team who participate in the “RENEW” Program,” assisting patients postoperatively with the opportunity to achieve an obesity-free life through applied life-long education, motivation and the highest quality medical care delivered within a compassionate environment. Joining the Orthpedic Med Surg (5-West) team, you will partner with nurses and other staff with over 20 plus years of Medical/Surgical experience who participate in unit decisions, process improvement and unit celebrations. Orthopedic Med Surg follows a multi-disciplinary approach to providing patient care to include our surgeons, physicians, pharmacy, case management plus physical and occupational therapy which is provided at bedside or in the unit’s gym. We strive to give every patient the highest level of care experience by practicing that the patient comes first, excellence in everything we do and making Fort Sanders Hospital and Orthopedic Med Surg the first and best choice. We are looking for professional individuals who like to work in a positive team environment with others who put their patients first: if that is you, please come join the Orthpedic Med Surg (5-West team). Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || apply@covhlth.com 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 Full-time
Covenant Health

CLIN NURSE III - BSN (PW & FSR)

Covenant Health Knoxville, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Float Pool Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable 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 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. Float Pool: At Parkwest Medical Center, our nursing Float Pool consist of an amazing team of nurses, patient care assistants and health unit coordinators with a wide skill set that are trained to staff all acute care units and/or specialty units in our hospital. Acute Care Units include: Oncology, Post Surgical Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric Cardiac Specialty Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Complex Medical Unit Acute Renal, Pulmonary Senior Behavioral Health Specialty Units include: Emergency Department Critical Care Our float pool exists to help out every unit throughout our facility during times of ever-changing patient census and staffing needs. We require at least one year of recent RN experience to join our float pool. As an incentive for the flexible nature of our positions, we offer an additional differential to all float pool employees. As a staff member in our float pool, you will perform a variety of tasks. Because our staff move from unit to unit, it is important that our staff have a positive patient centered attitude, can be flexible, and take initiative to deliver exceptional care. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Our float pool department has a supportive environment and orientation is tailored to your needs. We want to grow employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. If you are passionate about putting patients first and you think variety is the spice of life, apply for our float pool today! Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || Apply@covhlth.com 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 department or participates on a facility team. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession and serves as a mentor to nursing students and other nurses. Applies leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care and healthcare team coordination. 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. Provides ongoing guidance and support to new nurses, with an emphasis on multicultural care. Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters. Directs and delegates support personnel in implementing the patient’s plan of care, provides guidance, and immediately intervenes with deviation standards of care. Has the ability to work across sister units within the facility. 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: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required RN license
RN ICU Other
Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Registered Nurse-Cardiac ICU (CVICU)

Spectrum Healthcare Resources Knoxville, TN
Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This is a contract position (13 week assignments) Night shift (12 hour shifts) Level I Trauma Center, top ranked hospital in Eastern TN, & a Magnet recognized hospital! Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available Housing stipends available Job Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN license in the state of Tennessee or Multi-State Compact License At least 2 years’ of RN experience in a level 1 trauma center required Active BLS and ACLS certifications Company Overview: Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Location : Location US-TN-Knoxville Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Melani Alper Direct phone number 3147444248 Recruiter : Email melani_alper@spectrumhealth.com
CNA Full-time
Covenant Health

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Special Operations, $3,000 Sign on Bonus, Various Shifts

Covenant Health Knoxville, TN
Overview Certified Nurse Assistant, Special Operations Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day and Night Shifts Available $3,000 Sign on Bonus for CNAs *Impressive Special Operations Differentials in Addition to Existing Shift Differentials* Special Operation Units: Oncology, Post Surgical Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric Acute-Renal, Pulmonary Complex Medical 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 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. Position Summary: Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader. Recruiter : Jason Shubert || jshuber1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5393 Responsibilities Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements. Encourage patients to turn, cough, and take deep breaths and to use incentive spirometry as specified by Plan of Care. Ambulate, and assist patients in and out of bed, into wheelchairs and transport when necessary. Attends to nutritional needs of patient which may include distributing meal trays, feeding, filling and passing out water pitchers, Provides morning or evening care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patient, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other supportive care as needed. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Assists in maintaining a safe environment, which may include reporting equipment that is out of order, appropriate handling of linen and storing of supplies. Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; preoperative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binders or anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices. Empty & clean ostomy bag, per procedure. Collect urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered. Perform tasks such as ROM, assist with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care. Perform phlebotomy (requires additional training). To include correct labeling using two patient identifiers, maintenance of lab-draw supplies, rotating and restocking. Perform EKG (requires special training). Promptly answer patient call lights and respond to patient requests. Report significant changes in patients' condition to RN. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Gathers equipment for O2 set up. Checks O2 for connection and proper placement. Checks for proper functioning of equipment at patient bedside Ambulate patients with oxygen. Set up suction equipment and check for proper function. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served. Demonstrates ability to perform skills on the Nursing Assistant checklist. 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: Hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology a plus. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform basic arithmetic computation. Must have understanding and knowledge of patient care which may be appropriately delegated to nursing assistants. Licensure Requirement: CNA Licensure from the State of Tennessee is required upon hire. Out of State hires must have the Tennessee CNA License “in process” as reflected on the state web site upon hire. CPR required. SpecialOps
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

Registered Nurse, Special Operations, $20K Sign-on Bonus, Night shift

Covenant Health Knoxville, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Special Operations Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Experienced RNs $5,000 Sign on Bonus for New Grad RNs *Impressive Special Operations Differentials in Addition to Existing Shift Differentials* Special Operation Units: Oncology, Post Surgical Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric Acute Renal, Pulmonary Complex Medical 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 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. 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 Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes. Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision. Introduces new employees/students to unit routines. Participates on unit-based committees. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served. 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 : New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) Year experience). Licensure Requirement : Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required SpecialOps RN License