Overview Registered Nurse, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric Part Time, 48 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 (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) 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: 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. RN license RN License Apply/Share Job Title CLIN NURSE I ID 4051342 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name ORTHO-NEURO UNIT