Registered Nurse, TOG Morristown PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift 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 Overview:
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
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.
* Recommends interventions.
* Evaluates plan of care.
* Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision.
* Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
* Leads process improvement initiatives in their own unit or participate in facility team.
* Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
* Provides four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
* Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
* Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
* 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:
Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.
Continuing Education:
Twenty (20) hours required annually (10 to enhance clinical expertise); or Fifteen (15) hours required annually, plus ACLS certification; or
Ten (10) hours required annually, plus specialty certification; or
Ten (10) hours required annually, plus ACLS instructor.
Licensure Requirement:
Valid Tennessee RN license. Yearly infection control, fire, safety and CPR inservices are required.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 38d ago
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NURSE MANAGER
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Emergency Department Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.
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 NurseManager position.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please email *****************
Responsibilities
* Models the standards and behaviors of Covenant Health.
* Selects, trains, orients, develops and evaluates performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission standards, federal and state guidelines, and nursing standards and practices.
* 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.
* Attends meetings and actively participates on nursing committees and interdisciplinary committees, as appropriate.
* 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.
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, knowledge of current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, and membership of a professional organization.
* Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
* Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirements:
Current state registered nurse license.
RN License
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 37d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
NurseManager, Critical Care Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women's Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at ***********************************
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 NurseManager position.
Some local travel required. NurseManager of critical care unit and intermediate care department. Critical care experience required. Prior manager level experience preferred.
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.
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.
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:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Current state registered nurse license.
RN license
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Emergency Department
Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.
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 NurseManager position.
Responsibilities
Models the standards and behaviors of Covenant Health.
Selects, trains, orients, develops and evaluates performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission standards, federal and state guidelines, and nursing standards and practices.
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.
Attends meetings and actively participates on nursing committees and interdisciplinary committees, as appropriate.
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.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, knowledge of current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, and membership of a professional organization.
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirements:
Current state registered nurse license.
RN License
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 36d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Emergency Department
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts
Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women's imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain TN state registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
NurseManager, Orthopedic Med Surg Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.
* 283 licensed beds
* 25 ICU beds
* 12 intermediate care beds
* 38 emergency suites
* 2 cath labs
* 8 LDRP suites
* Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
* Over 800 employees
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 NurseManager position.
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.
* Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
* 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 related duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field (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.
Licensure Requirements:
Current state registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
NurseManager, Labor and Delivery - Family Birthing Center
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.
283 licensed beds
25 ICU beds
12 intermediate care beds
38 emergency suites
2 cath labs
8 LDRP suites
Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
Over 800 employees
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 NurseManager position.
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.
Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field (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.
LDRP experience highly preferred.
Licensure Requirements:
Current state registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
NURSE MANAGER
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Labor & Delivery Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift 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 Description:
Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is a 27-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics. The unit's Joint and Bariatric patient's average length of stay is 23 hours or less, leading to a fast turnover. The Orthopedic Med Surg team consist of RNs, Nurse Navigator, LPNs, Certified Nurses' Aides, Patient Care Associates, Student Nurse Associate and Health Unit Coordinator.
Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is recognized as the "Joint Center." Our Orthopedic Surgeons are well known in the East Tennessee region. Patient's travel from multiple surrounding states for their expertise in total joint surgeries including hips (anterior and posterior), knees and shoulders. The team focus is providing excellent customer service, focused post-operative care, including ambulation, multi-modal pain management and standardized yet individualized patient home care education for our total joint/spine population. Orthopedic Med Surg team members encourage patient and family engagement in care and support of successful Bariatric and Joint/Spine outcomes.
The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is an Accredited Center by MBSAQIP. The bariatric surgeon at Fort Sanders performs a wide variety of procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeves and Duodenal Switch procedures. As a nurse on Orthopedic Med Surg you would be a part of an integral team who participate in the "RENEW" Program," assisting patients postoperatively with the opportunity to achieve an obesity-free life through applied life-long education, motivation and the highest quality medical care delivered within a compassionate environment.
Joining the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) team, you will partner with nurses and other staff with over 20 plus years of Medical/Surgical experience who participate in unit decisions, process improvement and unit celebrations. Orthopedic Med Surg follows a multi-disciplinary approach to providing patient care to include our surgeons, physicians, pharmacy, case management plus physical and occupational therapy which is provided at bedside or in the unit's gym. We strive to give every patient the highest level of care experience by practicing that the patient comes first, excellence in everything we do and making Fort Sanders Hospital and Orthopedic Med Surg the first and best choice. We are looking for professional individuals who like to work in a positive team environment with others who put their patients first: if that is you, please come join the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West team).
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 19d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Labor & Delivery
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
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 Description:
Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is a 27-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics. The unit's Joint and Bariatric patient's average length of stay is 23 hours or less, leading to a fast turnover. The Orthopedic Med Surg team consist of RNs, Nurse Navigator, LPNs, Certified Nurses' Aides, Patient Care Associates, Student Nurse Associate and Health Unit Coordinator.
Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is recognized as the “Joint Center.” Our Orthopedic Surgeons are well known in the East Tennessee region. Patient's travel from multiple surrounding states for their expertise in total joint surgeries including hips (anterior and posterior), knees and shoulders. The team focus is providing excellent customer service, focused post-operative care, including ambulation, multi-modal pain management and standardized yet individualized patient home care education for our total joint/spine population. Orthopedic Med Surg team members encourage patient and family engagement in care and support of successful Bariatric and Joint/Spine outcomes.
The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is an Accredited Center by MBSAQIP. The bariatric surgeon at Fort Sanders performs a wide variety of procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeves and Duodenal Switch procedures. As a nurse on Orthopedic Med Surg you would be a part of an integral team who participate in the “RENEW” Program,” assisting patients postoperatively with the opportunity to achieve an obesity-free life through applied life-long education, motivation and the highest quality medical care delivered within a compassionate environment.
Joining the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) team, you will partner with nurses and other staff with over 20 plus years of Medical/Surgical experience who participate in unit decisions, process improvement and unit celebrations. Orthopedic Med Surg follows a multi-disciplinary approach to providing patient care to include our surgeons, physicians, pharmacy, case management plus physical and occupational therapy which is provided at bedside or in the unit's gym. We strive to give every patient the highest level of care experience by practicing that the patient comes first, excellence in everything we do and making Fort Sanders Hospital and Orthopedic Med Surg the first and best choice. We are looking for professional individuals who like to work in a positive team environment with others who put their patients first: if that is you, please come join the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West team).
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 18d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Critical Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Post-Surgical Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Clin Nurse Iii-Clinic
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse, Gynecologic Oncology
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for registered nurses with 1-2 years oncology experience ($25K for oncology certification)
$25,000 Sign-on Bonus for registered nurses with 3+ years oncology experience
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Thompson Oncology Group Overview:
Thompson Oncology Group, part of Thompson Cancer Survival Center and Covenant Health, is a leader in medical oncology across East Tennessee. Our board-certified specialists and advanced practice providers deliver personalized care using proven treatments and the latest clinical trial therapies. With convenient locations and affiliated infusion centers, Thompson Oncology Group offers comprehensive services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, close to home, with a commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
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.
Recommends interventions.
Evaluates plan of care.
Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision.
Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Leads process improvement initiatives in their own unit or participate in facility team.
Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
Provides four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
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:
Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.
Continuing Education:
Twenty (20) hours required annually (10 to enhance clinical expertise); or Fifteen (15) hours required annually, plus ACLS certification; or
Ten (10) hours required annually, plus specialty certification; or
Ten (10) hours required annually, plus ACLS instructor.
Licensure Requirement:
Valid Tennessee RN license. Yearly infection control, fire, safety and CPR inservices are required.
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Cardiac Specialty Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day shift
, on-call for Department needs
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 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.
3 Riverstone, Cardiac Specialty Unit:
The Cardiac Specialty Unit consists of 33 telemetry beds.
Specialized care is delivered on The Cardiac Specialty Unit to patients presenting with chest pain or unstable angina, as well as those recovering from placement of cardiac stents, permanent pacemakers, or AICDs.
The top three admitting diagnoses for 3 Riverstone are Coronary Atherosclerosis, Intermediate Coronary Syndrome, and Cardiac Dysrhythmias.
We have long-term staff members because of our culture and teamwork on the floor. The physicians see this as well and trust the judgment of our team.
Our team includes high quality RNs, Patient Care Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday. We have a modified self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to experienced healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 3 Riverstone!
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 NurseManager position.
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.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
RN License
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 34d ago
Nurse Manager
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered NurseManager, Nursing Home
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.
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 NurseManager position.
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 resident.
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 resident care utilizing evidenced based practices.
Protects resident 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 resident care is timely, efficient, and effective.
Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for all residents which may include reporting to appropriate managerial staff equipment that is out of order, suspicion of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect and reporting of suspicion of criminal activities.
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. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Current state registered nurse license. CPR required
$78k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 37d ago
RN CARE MGR I
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse Care Manager, Continuum of Care Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day Shift Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee's Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women's Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home. To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager I is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager I is responsible for promoting patient care continuity and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager I actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager I has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager I is seen as part of the management team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
Responsibilities
Assessment:
* The RN care manager utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
* The RN care manager utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives
* The care manager modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Collaboration and Planning:
* Designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
* Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
* Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
* Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care:
* Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
* Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
* Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
* Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
* Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan.
* When necessary, serves as the "brokering" agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Monitoring:
* Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
* Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
* Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care.
* Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population
* Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
Discharge/Transition Planning:
* When necessary, serves as the "brokering" agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
* Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
* Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
* Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management:
* Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures.
* Develop reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team.
* Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team.
* Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times
* Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently.
* Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
* Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
* Conducts research to identify "best" practices for achieving patient outcomes.
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population.
* Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team.
* Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds.
General Duties:
* 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.
* Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory.
Education:
* In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
* Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Leadership:
* Assists with the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining of staff.
* Maintains awareness of all hospital policies applicable to the care of the assigned patient population.
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:
Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; a minimum of two (2) years of experience in areas of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee RN License.
$73k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
RN Care Mgr II
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse Care Manager, Continuum of Care
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
M-F. May rotate weekend and minor holidays.
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 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.
Continuum of Care:
The Continuum of Care Department is staffed by a Manager, Coordinator, RN Care Managers, and Masters Level Social Workers. They are involved in the assessment, planning, coordination, evaluation, and facilitation of services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive health needs. Effective and open communication are necessary to promote quality and cost effective outcomes. A multidisciplinary, collaborative, team approach is essential in working to meet the patient/care giver transition of care needs and facilitating a safe discharge. Staff must be patient advocates and aware of community resources. Seasoned and newer employees work together in a challenging, ever changing environment. The department is staffed 7 days a week. The department works all minor holidays. Scheduling is centered on team and department needs.
Case Managers and Social Workers are available for all patient care areas including the Childbirth Center, SBU, ED, and outpatient areas.The department hires RNs with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Case Management certification is preferred, but not required. There is a career ladder for eligible RNs. New grads and experienced persons are considered for the Masters level Social Worker position.
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager III is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager III is responsible for promoting patient care coordination and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager III actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager III has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager III is seen as part of the Leadership team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level
Responsibilities
Assessment:
Utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
Facilitates timely documentation review with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialist as necessary to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is available in the patient's medical record to guide the care team in determining the expected length of stay.
Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives.
Modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Collaboration and Planning:
Researches, designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
Visits patients in accordance with the plan of care providing education on medications, treatment plan, discharge instructions and modalities as necessary to promote health and continuity of care.
Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care:
Collaborates directly with the NurseManager to ensure the staff adheres to sound clinical practices assisting in the development of educational activities for staff or patients as needed.
Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan.
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Monitoring:
Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care.
Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population.
Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
Discharge/Transition Planning:
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management:
Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures.
Develop reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team.
Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team.
Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times.
Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently.
Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
Conducts research to identify “best” practices for achieving patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population.
Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team.
Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds.
General Duties:
Serves as patient advocate in performing care management duties.
Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory.
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.
Education:
In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, researches, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Education:
In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, researches, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Leadership:
Actively participates in the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining of staff.
Administers all hospital policies applicable to the care of the assigned patient population.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; a minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee RN License. Current certification in Case Management, CCM, ACM or CPHQ OR Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field.
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RN License
$73k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
RN Care Mgr I
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse Care Manager, Social Services
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager III is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager III is responsible for promoting patient care coordination and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager III actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager III has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager III is seen as part of the Leadership team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level
Responsibilities
Assessment:
The RN care manager utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
The RN care manager utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives
The care manager modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Collaboration and Planning:
Designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care:
Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan.
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Monitoring:
Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care.
Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population
Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
Discharge/Transition Planning:
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management:
Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures.
Develop reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team.
Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team.
Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times
Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently.
Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
Conducts research to identify “best” practices for achieving patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population.
Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team.
Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds.
General Duties:
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.
Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory.
Education:
In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Leadership:
Assists with the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining of staff.
Maintains awareness of all hospital policies applicable to the care of the assigned patient population.
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:
Three (3) years of acute care nursing experience; a minimum of two (2) years of experience in area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirements:
Current Tennessee RN License.
$73k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN CARE MGR II
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse Care Manager, Continuum of Care PRN, Variable Hours & Shift 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 at *******************************************************************
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager II is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager II is responsible for promoting patient care coordination and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager II actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager II has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager II is seen as part of the Leadership team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
B
Responsibilities
Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria:
Assessment:
* Utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
* Facilitates timely documentation review with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialist, as necessary to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is available in the patient's medical record to guide the care team in determining the expected length of stay.
* Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives.
* Modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Collaboration and Planning:
* Researches, designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
* Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
* Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
* Visits patients in accordance with the plan of care providing education on medications, treatment plan, discharge instructions and modalities as necessary to promote health and continuity of care.
* Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care:
* Collaborates directly with the NurseManager to ensure the staff adheres to sound clinical practices assisting in the development of educational activities for staff or patients as needed.
* Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
* Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
* Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
* Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
* Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan.
* When necessary, serves as the "brokering" agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Monitoring:
* Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
* Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
* Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care.
* Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population.
* Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
Discharge/Transition Planning:
* When necessary, serves as the "brokering" agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
* Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
* Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
* Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management:
* Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures.
* Develops reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team.
* Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team.
* Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times
* Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently.
* Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
* Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
* Conducts research to identify "best" practices for achieving patient outcomes.
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population.
* Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team.
* Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds.
General Duties:
* Serves as patient advocate in performing care management duties.
* Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory.
Education:
* In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, researches, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
* Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Leadership:
* Actively participates in the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; a minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee RN License. Current certification in Case Management, CCM, ACM or CPHQ OR Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field.
$73k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
RN Care Mgr II
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
Registered Nurse Care Manager, Continuum of Care
PRN, Variable Hours & Shift
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 at *******************************************************************
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager II is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager II is responsible for promoting patient care coordination and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager II actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager II has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager II is seen as part of the Leadership team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
B
Responsibilities
Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria:
Assessment:
Utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
Facilitates timely documentation review with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialist, as necessary to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is available in the patient's medical record to guide the care team in determining the expected length of stay.
Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives.
Modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Collaboration and Planning:
Researches, designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
Visits patients in accordance with the plan of care providing education on medications, treatment plan, discharge instructions and modalities as necessary to promote health and continuity of care.
Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care:
Collaborates directly with the NurseManager to ensure the staff adheres to sound clinical practices assisting in the development of educational activities for staff or patients as needed.
Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan.
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Monitoring:
Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care.
Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population.
Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
Discharge/Transition Planning:
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management:
Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures.
Develops reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team.
Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team.
Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times
Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently.
Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
Conducts research to identify “best” practices for achieving patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population.
Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team.
Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds.
General Duties:
Serves as patient advocate in performing care management duties.
Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory.
Education:
In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, researches, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction.
Leadership:
Actively participates in the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; a minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee RN License. Current certification in Case Management, CCM, ACM or CPHQ OR Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field.
$73k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
RN Care MGR II
Covenant Health 4.4
Nurse manager job at CovenantHealth
RN Care Manager, Continuum of Care
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts
Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center. Come be a part of our team at Roane Medical Center! We have all private rooms in our unit. At Roane you will find a culture and team environment that is unmatched!
Position Summary:
The RN Care Manager II is responsible for integrating evidenced based clinical practice into the patient care setting, coordinating education of staff and patients and serving as a clinical resource and consultant to the health care team. The RN Care Manager II is responsible for promoting patient care coordination and quality through the collaborative development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways that support quality improvement activities. The RN Care Manager II actively seeks opportunities in research designed to identify best practices. The RN Care Manager II has the responsibility, accountability and authority for providing comprehensive care coordination and knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care for the designated patient population. The RN Care Manager II is seen as part of the Leadership team on the nursing unit and reports directly to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
Responsibilities
Utilizes case finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from the medical record, physician documentation and communication, patient/family as well as other sources to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient that will meet identified needs.
Facilitates timely documentation review with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialist, as necessary to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is available in the patient's medical record to guide the care team in determining the expected length of stay.
Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate daily through discussion with patient and care givers and chart findings to ensure patient is meeting daily objectives.
Modifies the case management plan to meet the changing needs of the patient's clinical condition. Secures needed resources via a multidisciplinary approach to care management strategy to assure timely, efficient and cost effective services.
Researches, designs and implements practice guidelines and clinical care designs in collaboration with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team for assigned population.
Identifies specific objectives, goals, and actions to meet the patient's identified needs.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the physician and other members of the health care team to plan and implement the care of the patient in a timely manner. Documents results of communication in the patient's medical record.
Visits patients in accordance with the plan of care providing education on medications, treatment plan, discharge instructions and modalities as necessary to promote health and continuity of care.
Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate disciplines are available
Collaborates directly with the NurseManager to ensure the staff adheres to sound clinical practices assisting in the development of educational activities for staff or patients as needed.
Works closely with the physician to identify the necessary resources and ensures the appropriate utilization of same.
Communicates effectively with physician offices, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, and third party payers to identify goals to assure that patients receive the most appropriate, cost effective and efficient means of care. The RN Care Manager provides documentation in the patient's medical record to communicate the goals and transition plan for the patient.
Executes and documents the Care Management activities and interventions related to specific patient goals.
Serves as liaison to provide communication with the patient/family, physician and the health care team.
Coordinates, organizes, secures, integrates, modifies and documents resources needed to accomplish goals related to the Care Management discharge plan
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services
Gathers sufficient information from all relevant sources and documentation regarding the care management plan and activities and or services to enable the Care Manager to determine the plan's effectiveness.
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to appropriate next level of care.
Identifies, communicates and initiates actions to mitigate variances in the patient's process of care
Stays abreast of most recent changes in quality related to core measures, Conditions of Participation, Leapfrog and other regulatory bodies to assist in compliance for assigned population
Monitors patient population for potential Healthcare Acquired Conditions, Hospital Acquired Infections and proactively initiates actions to prevent same
When necessary, serves as the “brokering” agent to secure coverage for needed community services
Mobilizes resources and coordinates the effort of the health care team to achieve a positive patient transition to next appropriate level of care.
Ensures Multidisciplinary daily rounds at the patient's bedside with care giver and health care team to successfully achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
Evaluates the Care Management plan and modifies or changes the plan as needed to meet the patient's needs.
Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to measure clinical and fiscal variances from established patient care guidelines, care designs, protocols and core measures
Develops reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes to physicians and other members of the health care team
Supports cost containment efforts through the recommendation of performance improvement opportunities by the health care team
Maintains ongoing fiscal awareness by communicating outcomes to all stakeholders at specified times
Monitors and addresses outcome variances concurrently
Identifies causes of outcome variances and implements actions to improve the variances; evaluates corrective actions for improvement.
Proactively seeks the most efficient, cost-effective ways to provide appropriate care.
Conducts research to identify “best” practices for achieving patient outcomes
Participates in quality improvement initiatives for assigned population
Addresses end of life issues as they arise with the physician, family and other members of the health care team
Maintains patient Privacy information with other facilities, services and departments involved in Interdisciplinary Discharge Planning Rounds
Provides care management services maintaining the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality adhering to Covenant Health's HIPPA policy
Serves as patient advocate in performing care management duties
Provides care management services within the scope of practice as a registered nurse meeting all required standards both legal and regulatory
In collaboration with Nursing and other members of the health care team, researches, plans, develops and assists in patient education; requires return demonstration to ensure patient and family understanding of inpatient plan of care as well as post discharge needs
Participates in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, educational presentations and clinical direction
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
Actively participates in the hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation and disciplining of staff.
Administers all hospital policies applicable to the care of the assigned patient population
Actively participates in Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives to support evidenced based care
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years of acute care nursing experience; a minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee RN License. Current certification in Case Management, CCM, ACM or CPHQ OR Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field.