A hospital in the Knoxville area is seeking a proven Nurse Manager for their high-level critical care unit.

About the company:

West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

Recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility.

Largest employer in Tennessee

Received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

This company appreciates its employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Paid Days Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug, Life Insurance, Disability, FSA, EAP, and more…
• Retirement Savings Plan, Financial Planning Resources, Educational Assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• And more…

About the unit:

The CCU is a 30-bed department comprised of 20 medical, surgical, neurological, and renal beds and 10 dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) beds. The department is a locked unit for the safety and privacy of our critically ill patients. We specialize in high-level care to critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Our CVICU specializes in the care of patients requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) procedures, Impellas, and Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP).

The role you will play:

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.

• • 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.

    Background:

    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).
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    Minimum Experience:

  • • Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
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    Licensure Requirement:

  • • Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.

    Knoxville / East Tennessee

  • No state income tax!
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  • Cost of living is lower than national average.