Nursing Jobs in Morristown, TN

RN Other
Covenant Health

CATH LAB RN II

Covenant Health Morristown, TN
Overview Cath Lab RN II, Heart Cath Lab PRN, Variable Hourse & Shift Rotating on call, must respond within 30 minutes of call Morristown Hamblen Overview: 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 https://www.morristownhamblen.com/. Emergency Department: Our 23-bed Emergency Department is equipped with the latest technology including computerized patient tracking, Radiology Services inside the ER and easy access to Surgery, Intensive Care, and other vital areas of the hospital. We are equipped with the only Heart Cath Labs in the Lakeway Area. The Emergency Department is also the area’s only Designated General Pediatric Emergency Facility, offering specialized equipment and advanced training and certification in caring for emergencies involving children. Position Summary: Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals. Responsibilities Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing. Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment. Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies. Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient. Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients. Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology. Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures. Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Completes nursing history if appropriate. Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision. Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs. Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year. Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings. Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person. Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed. Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of Cath Lab experience, three (3) total years of RN experience. Knowledge of Critical Care Infusions and procedures is a requirement. Licensure Requirement: Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS, CPR certification required.
LPN Full-time
Covenant Health

LPN II-NURSING HOME

Covenant Health Tazewell, TN
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Home Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Days Shift Claiborne Medical Center Overview: 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: Administers routine services in caring for the subacute, convalescent and chronic residents of the Nursing Home. Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Directs and supervises the CNAs assigned to his/her wing. Responsibilities Maintains continuity of resident care during respective tours of duty and prioritizes nursing tasks. Assigns residents to CNA. Supervises and assists nursing staff in planning care for each resident. Assists in counseling CNAs as necessary. Assists with orientation of new personnel. Make frequent rounds on residents. Observes and records symptoms and/or reactions to treatments and changes in condition. Informs physicians of changes in resident’s condition and follows up orders as necessary. Maintains good relations with visitors, families, and other people while on duty. Works closely with supervisor in dealing with personnel, residents, and resident’s family situations. Relays pertinent information concerning resident’s care/condition to family member/responsible party. Delegate authority to other licensed persons as necessary. At the end of shift, reports to relief personnel all pertinent information for continuity of care and assures follow through care as needed Starts IV, administers IV fluids and IV meds. Inserts, irrigates, and feeds residents through nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes. Administers aerosol treatments as ordered. Performs all facets of admission and discharge of residents. Begins care plan within 24 hours of admission and completes admission assessment within 8 hours of admission. Administers medications to residents (orally, IM, and SubQ, topically and intradermally). Orders medications for use on unit as needed. Maintains level of stock drugs, equipment and supply needs. Assures that all meds, IV fluids, etc. are not expired. Orders stock from purchasing on a weekly and as needed basis. Adheres to safety and infection control standards, and policies and procedures. Demonstrates use of Standard Precautions in all aspects of nursing care. Supervises private sitters assigned to residents on units. Maintains and performs sterile and clean dressings, and monitors wounds including depth, circumference, edge approximating, and tissue granulation formation. Charts appropriately and does dressing changes as order by physician. Does a comparison of present resident care with documented plan of care and compares attainable goals. Completes a monthly summary on assigned residents using this information. Orders treatment (such as laboratory tests, x-rays, or diets, etc.) online. In the absence of Nursing Supervisor and/or DON, assures adequate staffing by covering for any call-offs. Assures that 2 licensed persons sign off all physician’s orders (on the physician’s order sheet and on the MAR) and that a 990 form is completed for all verbal or telephone orders. Transcribes physician orders. Assists in maintain 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. Demonstrates age-specific competencies. 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: No prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed. Licensure Requirement: Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

CLIN NURSE III

Covenant Health Morristown, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Specialty Float Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Morristown-Hamblen Overview: 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 https://www.morristownhamblen.com/. 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. 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 professional nursing experience. Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee RN license and CPR. ACLS/PALS preferred.
RN Full-time
Covenant Health

CLIN NURSE II

Covenant Health Morristown, TN
Overview Registered Nurse, Float Pool Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night shift Rotating weekends and holidays. Varied shifts occasionally required. Morristown-Hamblen Overview: 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 https://www.morristownhamblen.com/. 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 learning needs of patient and family. Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. Recommends interventions. Evaluates plan of care. Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision. Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served. Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee RN license and CPR.