Overview Registered Nurse, Acute-Renal, Pulmonary $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Night 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. 5 Riverstone, Acute-Renal, Pulmonary: Located in the “Penthouse of Parkwest” 5 Riverstone is a 44-bed unit located on the 5thfloor with beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset. The 5 Riverstone family is a diverse group of hardworking, dedicated individuals who use humor and teamwork to navigate out day-to-day work environment. As a part of the 5 Riverstone Acute-Renal, Pulmonary team, you will see a large variety of patients including cardiac, pulmonary, and renal. Nurses on 5R have the opportunity to use their cardiac telemetry skills, operate various forms of oxygen delivery methods including tracheostomies (no ventilator patients), and care for pre/post hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The population on the unit is highly varied from self-care patients to total care patients. Nurses collaborate daily with case managers, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists to develop individual patient care plans. 5 Riverstone provides a professional and stimulating environment where critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork is both nurtured and expected. Our team includes high quality RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff rotates ever other holiday and weekend. We utilize a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to the experienced healthcare professional. Come join our amazing team on 5 Riverstone! 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 + Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care. + Assesses learning needs of patient and family. + Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. + Recommends interventions. + Evaluates plan of care. + Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision. + Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. + Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills 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: Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN license Apply/Share Job Title CLIN NURSE II ID 3976198 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name CARDIOLOGY UNIT