OverviewRegistered Nurse, Shift Leader, Emergency Department$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced RNs FullTime, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Parkwest Overview: Since admitting our first patient in 1973, Parkwest has been at the vanguard of healthcare in East Tennessee. We are an eight-time Top 100 Heart Hospital and have received multiple awards for excellence in emergency care, clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. Learn more about our professional accolades. Emergency Department: At Parkwest Medical Center we strive to provide outstanding patient care during emergency situations. Our 39 bed Emergency Department provides care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, acute illnesses, and minor trauma. Staff work in a fast-paced environment to quickly assess conditions and stabilize patients in life-threating emergencies such as stroke, cardiac events, or severe injuries as well as less urgent medical issues. The Emergency Department sees around 140 patient visits per day. Our staff members include RNs, Paramedics, LPNs, ED Techs and Health Unit Coordinators. Our department is high energy, team-oriented, and customer satisfaction is a high priority. We currently use a self-scheduling module that covers a six-week period. Staff work three 12-hour shifts per week with an every other weekend rotation and two Mondays per month. Our night shift RN staff enjoy extra weekends off as we employ traditional night weekend Baylor RN staff. If you are team oriented, a critical thinker, enjoy a lively pace work environment and are passionate about saving lives, apply for our ED today! Position Summary: This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below. Recruiter: Angelica Adams [email protected] 865-374-5405 Responsibilities
Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
Participates in making work schedules
Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMinimum 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: Must possess at least one to three (1-3) years of professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Valid license in the State of Tennessee. CPR required. RN license Apply/ShareJob Title SHIFT LEADER CN II ID 3984428 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name EMERGENCY ROOM