Clin Nurse IV-CCU

OverviewRegistered Nurse, Critical Care Unit PRN/OCC, Varied Hours, Day Shift LeConte Medical Center Overview: LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:

unmatched medical insurance,

tuition reimbursement;

student loan repayment assistance,

certification bonuses;

leadership and professional development programs;

an employer-matched 401(k).

Department Overview:

The Critical Care Unit at LeConte Medical Center is comprised of an 8-bed ICU wing and 8 bed IMC (step-down) wing. With small nurse to patient ratios, our staff is able to give our critically ill patients the best possible care. The staff strives to create a warm and welcoming team environment that cultivates healing for the patients and their families, and each other.

Position Summary:

Provides professional nursing care within a designated Critical Care unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This is a Clinical Expert that practices in accordance with evidenced-based nursing standards and practices; serves as leader and role model to others; demonstrates advanced clinical skills in caring for complex critically ill patients.Note:Incumbents in this job classification are expected to accept assignments to meet Critical Care needs in other Covenant Health facilities as needed.

Recruiter: Jennifer Lawless jlawles2@covhlth.com 423-492-5011

Responsibilities

Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.

Assesses needs of patient and family.

Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.

Consistently recommends and executes evidence based bundles, protocols, and procedural interventions to promote patient safety and reduction of harm events.

Evaluates plan of care.

Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/ physician problems without supervision.

Formally trained and acts as Coach for new employees/students; reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.

Provides six contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.

Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.

Serves as resource to peers and supervises non licensed care givers. Takes initiative to intervene to improve patient care and safety as needed.

Functions as role model to peers by cross training to other departments and serving as resource person.

Member of established committee or process improvement team with 75% participation in meetings.

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

QualificationsMin imum 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: Minimum of four (4) years RN experience, three (3) years of which must have been in an Intensive/Critical Care setting.ACLS preferred. Licensure Requirement: Active licensure from the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse. Critical Care Certification (CCRN or equivalent) is required. CPR is required. RN License Apply/ShareJob Title Clin Nurse IV-CCU ID 4104211 Facility LeConte Medical Center Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT