NURSE MANAGER
Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Registered Nurse Manager, Transitional Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
The Transitional Care Unit (9 North / TCU) is a short-term care facility located on the 9th floor of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. TCU is a 24 private bed unit providing extended physical or occupational therapy or skilled nursing care to patients transitioning from hospital to home.
Most patients stay in the TCU 14 to 20 days at most. Patients on our unit have varied diagnoses which include cardiac, respiratory and oncology comorbidities and most are over the age of 65. Some patients come to TCU to receive wound care, or after they have had and joint replacement procedures. All patients on our unit benefit from our Therapy Department and have full access to the medical doctors in our facility.
9 North has a registered nurse on duty around the clock. Skilled caregivers on this unit also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists and activities coordinators. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Fort Sanders Regional has achieved NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) Exemplar status every year since 2013. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was the first NICHE-certified facility in our region and now joins other hospitals and a team of nationally recognized researchers, educators, nurses, and doctors in a vision of sensitive care for patients 65 and older. Exemplar status is the highest of four possible program levels, recognizing our commitment to providing the highest level of geriatric care.
If you are passionate about the geriatric patient population and strive to always put your patients first, apply for our Transitional Care Unit today!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || || (phone number removed)
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.
RN license
Registered Nurse Manager, Transitional Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
The Transitional Care Unit (9 North / TCU) is a short-term care facility located on the 9th floor of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. TCU is a 24 private bed unit providing extended physical or occupational therapy or skilled nursing care to patients transitioning from hospital to home.
Most patients stay in the TCU 14 to 20 days at most. Patients on our unit have varied diagnoses which include cardiac, respiratory and oncology comorbidities and most are over the age of 65. Some patients come to TCU to receive wound care, or after they have had and joint replacement procedures. All patients on our unit benefit from our Therapy Department and have full access to the medical doctors in our facility.
9 North has a registered nurse on duty around the clock. Skilled caregivers on this unit also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists and activities coordinators. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Fort Sanders Regional has achieved NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) Exemplar status every year since 2013. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was the first NICHE-certified facility in our region and now joins other hospitals and a team of nationally recognized researchers, educators, nurses, and doctors in a vision of sensitive care for patients 65 and older. Exemplar status is the highest of four possible program levels, recognizing our commitment to providing the highest level of geriatric care.
If you are passionate about the geriatric patient population and strive to always put your patients first, apply for our Transitional Care Unit today!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || || (phone number removed)
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.
RN license
Reference: 199213289
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NURSE MANAGER
Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Registered Nurse Manager, Transitional Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
The Transitional Care Unit (9 North / TCU) is a short-term care facility located on the 9th floor of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. TCU is a 24 private bed unit providing extended physical or occupational therapy or skilled nursing care to patients transitioning from hospital to home.
Most patients stay in the TCU 14 to 20 days at most. Patients on our unit have varied diagnoses which include cardiac, respiratory and oncology comorbidities and most are over the age of 65. Some patients come to TCU to receive wound care, or after they have had and joint replacement procedures. All patients on our unit benefit from our Therapy Department and have full access to the medical doctors in our facility.
9 North has a registered nurse on duty around the clock. Skilled caregivers on this unit also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists and activities coordinators. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Fort Sanders Regional has achieved NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) Exemplar status every year since 2013. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was the first NICHE-certified facility in our region and now joins other hospitals and a team of nationally recognized researchers, educators, nurses, and doctors in a vision of sensitive care for patients 65 and older. Exemplar status is the highest of four possible program levels, recognizing our commitment to providing the highest level of geriatric care.
If you are passionate about the geriatric patient population and strive to always put your patients first, apply for our Transitional Care Unit today!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || || (phone number removed)
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.
RN license
Registered Nurse Manager, Transitional Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
The Transitional Care Unit (9 North / TCU) is a short-term care facility located on the 9th floor of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. TCU is a 24 private bed unit providing extended physical or occupational therapy or skilled nursing care to patients transitioning from hospital to home.
Most patients stay in the TCU 14 to 20 days at most. Patients on our unit have varied diagnoses which include cardiac, respiratory and oncology comorbidities and most are over the age of 65. Some patients come to TCU to receive wound care, or after they have had and joint replacement procedures. All patients on our unit benefit from our Therapy Department and have full access to the medical doctors in our facility.
9 North has a registered nurse on duty around the clock. Skilled caregivers on this unit also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists and activities coordinators. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Fort Sanders Regional has achieved NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) Exemplar status every year since 2013. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was the first NICHE-certified facility in our region and now joins other hospitals and a team of nationally recognized researchers, educators, nurses, and doctors in a vision of sensitive care for patients 65 and older. Exemplar status is the highest of four possible program levels, recognizing our commitment to providing the highest level of geriatric care.
If you are passionate about the geriatric patient population and strive to always put your patients first, apply for our Transitional Care Unit today!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || || (phone number removed)
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.
RN license
Reference: 199213289
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