Overview Nursing Supervisor, Operating Room Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift 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 (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) 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. Operating Room: Parkwest Surgery is a growing cutting edge facility. The latest expansion will total 30 surgery suites. Specialties include orthopedics, cardio-vascular, robotics, gyn and urology services. Parkwest surgery is a fast paced, exciting environment. We encourage our staff through educational opportunities such as specializing in a particular service or advancing their practice. Parkwest surgery and leadership also offers students the ability to receive clinical hours for surgical scrub techs, nurses, physicians assistants and medical students. Position Summary: Assists Nurse Manager with the delivery of high quality nursing care and administrative management of the Nursing unit. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Supervisor position. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405 Responsibilities + Assists in selection, training, orienting, developing and evaluating the performance of the 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 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. + Assists with 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. + 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. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN License Apply/Share Job Title SUPV NURSING UNIT ID 4198922 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name SURGERY