Clin Nurse I

Job Summary Position Title: CLIN NURSE I – Registered Nurse, Surgery Location: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN Employment Type: Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift (7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.), rotating weekends and minor/major holidays. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award‑winning, certified and accredited facility. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, it offers state‑of‑the‑art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. The hospital is a leader in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and has world‑class cardiac and orthopedic programs. It is a member of Covenant Health, a locally‑owned, non‑profit health system known for its patient‑focused culture. Key Benefits Unmatched medical insurance coverage Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance Certification bonuses and leadership/professional development programs Employer‑matched contributions and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program Responsibilities Complete nursing history and initiate patient education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. Implement plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluate care outcomes and problem‑solve unit/patient assignments. Introduce new employees/students to unit routines. Participate on unit‑based committees. Demonstrate competence in critical skills, delivering age‑specific care. Supervise LPNs, nursing assistants, HUCs, techs, and sitters. Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards. Complete required annual education assignments. Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum educational background sufficient to meet licensure requirements (no specific degree specified). New graduate within first year of orientation; eligible to move to level II after one year of experience. Tennessee State RN licensure required (must be maintained). CPR certification required. #J-18808-Ljbffr