Overview Registered Nurse, Unit B Insight $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Peninsula Overview: Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center , has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of experience, Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives. Offering both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, Peninsula is a leader in the changing healthcare environment. The hospital is located in Blount County, with outpatient centers in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier Counties. Additionally, Peninsula offers care specifically designed for seniors with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions at the Senior Behavioral Center located at Parkwest Medical Center . Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves. Unit B: Unit B is an 87-bed unit, divided into two separate “Tracks.” Track 1 is a 44-bed area that cares primarily for adult patients with mood disorders and/or chemical dependency issues. Track 2 is a 43-bed area that cares primarily for adult patients with thought disorders and/or chemical dependency issues. Unit B is a busy and exciting area to work where you will be exposed to patients dealing with a wide variety of psychiatric conditions. Staff may also work on other units in the hospital, offering the opportunity to work with many different types of patients. The care team consists of physicians, therapists, discharge planners, registered nurses, psychiatric technicians, and others who work together to develop a comprehensive treatment outline and care plan. We have a great team on the unit who all work together to provide excellent care for our patients in a safe, therapeutic environment.This unit creates a 6-week schedule which is released two weeks before the schedule starts. Staff preferences are considered and may be accommodated when they align with the overall staffing needs of the unit and facility. Position Summary: Responsible for quality patient care by providing clinical direction as part of a patient care team and by using the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of patient care. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || apply@covhlth.com Responsibilities Unit and Clinical Responsibilities Provides proper supervision and guidance in the daily activities of the program as part of a patient care team. Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment as part of a patient care team. Demonstrates and maintains competence in therapeutic communication, supportive counseling, small group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to manage the unit, to provide support and limits for the patients, and to carry out the Treatment Plan for each patient. Implements the use of restrictive measures with patients as necessary in collaboration with medical staff when least restrictive measures have failed and provides clinical supervision during the intervention. Assists in the training, orientation, and teaching of new staff members as directed by the Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor. Performs medication administration duties. Implements physician orders accurately and with proper documentation. Solicits administrative or medical consultation to assure quality patient care. Accesses emergency medical care for patients, provides a report to the Emergency Room, assures that a report from the Emergency Room is provided before the return of the patient, and facilitates the receipt of records. Provides for patient stabilization. Determines patient acuity and makes patient care assignments to appropriate nursing staff. Facilitates the admission process and discharge process and assures that all relevant information is comprehensive, accurate, and appropriately documented. May perform 24-hour chart reviews. Participates in the treatment team process by interacting with the multidisciplinary team of care providers. Applies Infection Control, Hospital Emergency, Hazardous Materials Management, and Patient/Proprietary Information Confidentiality policies. Advocates for the rights of the patients and is able to process patient complaints and concerns. Formulates nursing diagnosis (using NANDA taxonomy) and uses standard DSM IV classifications of mental disorders to express conclusions supported by the collection of data. Develops treatment plans with specific goals that are patient-centered, time-oriented, and measurable and that are unique to each patient’s needs. Can perform ECG, VP, and Bedside Glucose Meter procedures. Understands and is familiar with all Hospital policies and procedures, especially those relevant to his/her respective program Training and Development Responsibilities Maintains all necessary certifications – CPR, TCI, etc… Attends on regular basis staff training and development sessions and unit staff meetings in order to enhance job knowledge. Will provide input for policy changes that impact programming and patient care. Personal Responsibilities Is punctual and prepared to perform duties and responsibilities. Presents a professional image, both in appearance and delivery of service. Communicates with supervisory staff all work-related issues, concerns, and problems. Works well with co-workers and ensures that necessary communication and cooperation takes place. Able to demonstrate consistently the ability to hold accountable self and co-workers. Adheres to the ethics and values of the organization as outlined in the PBH “Standards of Performance”. Understands the mission of the organization and is able to communicate such to others. Maintains a positive attitude and shows the ability to problem-solve through the chain of command. Adheres to and promotes patient rights. Strives to provide exemplary customer service. Qualifications Minimum Education: A graduate of an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience: Previous experience in the practice of psychiatric nursing desired but not mandatory. Licensure Requirement: Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Tennessee. CPR required. RN license
Overview Oncology Outpatient Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, TOG Oak Ridge $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Advanced Practitioners with 1-2 years oncology experience $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Advanced Practitioners with 3 or more years oncology experience Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Weekend on-call requirement Inpatient and outpatient work as well as the flexibility to work at various locations if needed. Thompson Oncology Group Overview: As a member of Covenant Health and Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement. Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region. Position Summary: The Oncology Nurse Practitioner is a highly specialized APRN focused on providing comprehensive cancer care to Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) will provide care to hematology-oncology patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of their supervising physician. As a member of the TOG provider team, the ONP will follow established treatment protocols in their practice. The ONP will be a primary representative of the TOG provider team in the community and amongst our referring partners and will be expected to display professionalism, communicate clearly, and be an excellent collaborator in support of patients. The ONP can expect a dynamic daily clinic where patients may require anything from primary care services to complex chemotherapy side effect management. Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || apply@covhlth.com Responsibilities Triage telephone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals, and home health and hospice agencies requiring medical intervention, collaborating with physician(s) as necessary. Performs evaluation and treats acute patient problems, including but not limited to oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy related side effects, and complications from cancer diagnoses. Consults with physician and other medical specialties as necessary; adjusts processes as indicated Performs history, physical examination, analyzes data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, initiates plans of care for inpatient and office consults in collaboration with the physician, and follows previously established plans of care for both oncology and hematology patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Identifies health hazards in the patient’s environment, as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status and patient resources in plan of care. Collaborates with social services, nurse navigation, and dietary services to provide holistic patient care. Provides routine follow-up examinations and makes recommendations for adjustments to plans of care, as appropriate. Refers patient to appropriate services when complexity exceeds the scope of practice of the practitioner. Provides pre-treatment chemotherapy education to patients and their families in the office setting. Provides education to office staff as needed. Assists with preparation, administration, and supervision of chemotherapy as staff and physician coverage may require. Assists with office medical procedures as required. Provides first call coverage and assist with morning or evening hospital rounds as required. Serves as a point-person for the oncology group in the inpatient setting. Collaborates with physician to formulate and review medical protocols. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Documents patient history of present illness, review of systems, physical assessment, and plan of care in the patient’s medical record based off of office visit findings. Responsible for conducting periodic review of policy and procedures. Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. Serves on various committees pertinent to oncology within the Covenant Health System, such as Commission on Cancer and the pharmacy and therapeutics committee First responder to infusion related emergencies or reactions in the on-site infusion center. 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. 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: None. Oncology or surgical experience preferred. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult, Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Must meet State of Tennessee requirements as a Nurse Practitioner. Certification in Oncology by the Oncology Nurses Society preferred.
Overview Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift 36hours of call. Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Overview: At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, our women’s services unit is comprised of labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery. We work with skilled and experienced obstetricians/gynecologists to deliver more high-risk babies than any other facility in the area. By partnering with the Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, we aid in improving pregnancy outcomes for high-risk mothers especially those 35 years or older, with multiples, pregnancy complications, history of birth defects, and medical problems such as diabetes or hypertension. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has earned the “BEST for Babies” award from the Tennessee Hospital Association and the Tennessee Department of Health. The award celebrates 18 hospitals across the state for their efforts to reduce infant deaths and improve the health of Tennessee’s newborns. Women’s Services is located on the sixth floor of the hospital. The department is a locked unit for the safety and privacy of our laboring patients. 6 North houses 32 beds that make up the post-partum and gynecological department. This area serves newborns, obstetrical and gynecological patients. Our labor and delivery department is a 12-bed unit, with two holding and post-anesthesia care rooms, three operating suites, a nursery stabilization area, and an additional five triage rooms. 6 West is home to an additional 12 rooms set up to provide care during a patient’s pregnancy or for labor and delivery if needed. Our staff of Registered Nurses, OB Surgical Technicians, Certified Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our wonderful team. We average about 250 deliveries per month. As an RN in our labor and delivery unit, you will perform a variety of tasks such as providing care for patients utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment, managing the patient's pain including epidural and patient-controlled analgesia administration, assist physician during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures, as well as providing patient and family education on labor, pain and newborn care. Because many of our moms are high risk, our ideal RN candidate will need to have excellent critical thinking skills as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Because of this, nurses on our unit are encouraged to becoming certified in labor and delivery. If you choose to become certified, our organization can help with the cost of your testing, as well as pay you a yearly bonus for taking the next step in your career. We follow a 12-hour shift, rotating weekends/ holidays on a six-week schedule. Team members utilize a self-scheduling software, and employee requests are then considered during the scheduling process to balance and coordinate with the department’s needs. Our goal is to provide excellent patient-centered care so both mom and baby are able to leave the hospital happy and healthy. If you are ready to start the satisfying journey as a Labor & Delivery nurse, then come work with us! Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || apply@covhlth.com 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. BLS, STABLE, and NRP .
Overview Registered Nurse - Seasonal Program Night and Day Shifts Available Are you a nurse who enjoys the laidback lifestyle and Southern charm of Tennessee? Covenant Health is now offering limited-time SEASONAL contracts to experienced Registered Nurses at our East Tennessee hospitals. For questions or to request more information, call (865) 374-5387 . Program Overview : This program will offer 16 week contracts to Registered Nurses with the potential to renew contract once, for up to 48 weeks maximum per year. This seasonal role is not eligible for benefits. In addition to a premium hourly pay rate , we are offering a completion bonus, paid at the end of your contract. This bonus is contingent upon meeting all shift requirements and performance metrics during the contract period. Participants are eligible for one completion bonus per year. Required Job Qualifications Include: Active TN Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State (Compact State) License Minimum of 2 years continuous and recent acute care nursing experience Must have BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS certifications as applicable Will be required to pass a clinical competency evaluation Excellent critical thinking and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Units Eligible for this Program: Medical Surgical Emergency Department Covenant Health facilities eligible for this Seasonal RN Program: Fort Loudoun Medical Center - 50-bed hospital in Lenoir City, TN Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center - 541-bed hospital in Downtown Knoxville, TN Parkwest Medical Center - 307-bed hospital in West Knoxville, TN Methodist Medical Center - 301-bed hospital in Oak Ridge, TN Covenant Health is East Tennessee’s top performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system and the area’s largest employer. We are consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for quality and excellent patient care. Our more than 10,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than one million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named six times by Forbes as a Best Employer. Work Schedule: Seasonal nurses will be required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (36 hours per week) and 2 weekends per month OR 4 weekend shifts per 4 week schedule period. You will also be required to work 2 holiday shifts per 16 weeks. If there are emergent staffing needs, you may be asked to float to another Covenant Health facility within close proximity to your assigned facility. Both day shift and night shift opportunities are available. The standard is a 12 hour shift, with day shift running from 7 am to 7 pm and night shift from 7 pm to 7 am. Shifts can vary based on the needs of the assigned department. Current Covenant Health employees are not eligible for this program. Former Covenant Health employees must have a break in service of at least 12 months in order to be considered for this program. In the case of low census, nurses in this program may be called off prior to calling off Covenant Health employees. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || apply@covhlth.com
Overview Registered Nurse - Seasonal Program Night and Day Shifts Available Are you a nurse who enjoys the laidback lifestyle and Southern charm of Tennessee? Covenant Health is now offering limited-time SEASONAL contracts to experienced Registered Nurses at our East Tennessee hospitals. For questions or to request more information, call (865) 374-5387 . Program Overview : This program will offer 16 week contracts to Registered Nurses with the potential to renew contract once, for up to 48 weeks maximum per year. This seasonal role is not eligible for benefits. In addition to a premium hourly pay rate , we are offering a completion bonus, paid at the end of your contract. This bonus is contingent upon meeting all shift requirements and performance metrics during the contract period. Participants are eligible for one completion bonus per year. Required Job Qualifications Include: Active TN Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State (Compact State) License Minimum of 2 years continuous and recent acute care nursing experience Must have BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS certifications as applicable Will be required to pass a clinical competency evaluation Excellent critical thinking and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Units Eligible for this Program: Medical Surgical Emergency Department Covenant Health facilities eligible for this Seasonal RN Program: Fort Loudoun Medical Center - 50-bed hospital in Lenoir City, TN Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center - 541-bed hospital in Downtown Knoxville, TN Parkwest Medical Center - 307-bed hospital in West Knoxville, TN Methodist Medical Center - 301-bed hospital in Oak Ridge, TN Covenant Health is East Tennessee’s top performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system and the area’s largest employer. We are consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for quality and excellent patient care. Our more than 10,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than one million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named six times by Forbes as a Best Employer. Work Schedule: Seasonal nurses will be required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (36 hours per week) and 2 weekends per month OR 4 weekend shifts per 4 week schedule period. You will also be required to work 2 holiday shifts per 16 weeks. If there are emergent staffing needs, you may be asked to float to another Covenant Health facility within close proximity to your assigned facility. Both day shift and night shift opportunities are available. The standard is a 12 hour shift, with day shift running from 7 am to 7 pm and night shift from 7 pm to 7 am. Shifts can vary based on the needs of the assigned department. Current Covenant Health employees are not eligible for this program. Former Covenant Health employees must have a break in service of at least 12 months in order to be considered for this program. In the case of low census, nurses in this program may be called off prior to calling off Covenant Health employees. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || apply@covhlth.com
