Supv Nursing Unit

Nursing Supervisor, Post Intervention Unit

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

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, offering advanced services such as an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It is consistently ranked among Tennessee’s top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, and holds 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.

Assists the Nurse Manager with the delivery of high quality nursing care and administrative management of the Nursing unit, fulfilling all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Supervisor role.

• Assists in the selection, training, orienting, development, and performance evaluation of department staff.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Assists with coordination and reporting of nursing activities performed on behalf of patients.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff, and ancillary departments for problem solving and quality improvement using appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Assists with the establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that supports the delivery of high quality patient care using evidence-based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality through professional staff communications.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills, including 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.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards, completes required education assignments annually, strives to achieve goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years of position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain a Tennessee State registered nurse license. CPR required.