NURSE MANAGER

OverviewNurse Manager, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric Full Time, 80 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: 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. Recruiter: Angelica Adams aadams16@covhlth.com 865-374-5405 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.

QualificationsMinimum 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. Apply/ShareJob Title NURSE MANAGER ID 4127766 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name ORTHO-NEURO UNIT