Job Title

RN SP PROJ CRD-RN ADMIN

ID

4601614

Facility

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Department Name

RESEARCH ADMINSTRATN

Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

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:

Responsible for creating and maintaining policies & procedures, development and monitoring of patient quality/safety processes resulting in overall quality of nursing care provided by the nursing staff. Works autonomously and confidentially. Advanced computer skills are a necessity. Responsible for identifying staff needs and foster the concept of patient centered care along with Managers and Educators.

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Participates in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all administrative, nursing, medical and paramedical personnel.
• Ability to coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under his/her supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight and judgment in making decisions.
• Provide leadership in solving problems.
• Assure maintenance of adequate records of patients and evaluation of adequacy of hospital environment and individual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.
• Participates in the development and control of the budget for the department.
• Develop and maintain a staffing plan which promotes utilization of all personnel.
• Participates in monthly meetings and other committees as required.
• Acts as a consultant to hospital nursing staff and provides in-service education upon request.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff, and acts as a resource person in all aspects of planning and implementation.
• Evaluates staff performance according to hospital and nursing guidelines.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned and special projects as identified by nursing administration.

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:

Five (5) years of experience in nursing. Two (2) years previous supervisory experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have current Tennessee nursing license.

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