Registered Nurse, Administrative Supervisor
Full Time 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.
To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.
Position Summary:
A registered nurse who directs and coordinates administrative activities on a specified tour of duty; referring patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head.
Responsibilities- Reviews staffing each shift for each unit.
- Assists charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem.
- Makes rounds and provides managerial presence.
- Assists new personnel and acts as a resource to the nursing staff.
- Assists with procedures when staff has difficulty.
- Acts as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed.
- Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary.
- Responds to safety codes when necessary.
- Provides information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems.
- Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary.
- 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.
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 clinical experience.
Licensure Requirement
Current Tennessee RN license. CPR required.
RN License
Skills Required
- Three years of clinical experience
- Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license
- CPR certification
What We Do
Covenant Health is a not-for-profit, community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. It operates a regional network of hospitals and medical services across East Tennessee, providing acute and specialty care—including cardiology, cancer care, neurology, imaging, rehabilitation, urgent care, and behavioral health. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves through better health.
