Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Registered Nurse Lead Endo

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two to four years of acute care nursing experience is required.
Strong clinical skills and understanding of nursing protocols, safety guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and other healthcare technology.
Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor nursing staff, promoting a work environment conducive to high morale, effective teamwork, and professional growth.
Conduct regular staff meetings to facilitate communication, share updates, and address nursing practice or patient care concerns.
Serve as a clinical role model, demonstrating best practices in patient care, documentation, and communication.
Ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures, including health record documentation, patient assessments, and safety protocols.
Support new staff onboarding by managing orientation, induction, and development of new nurses to ensure effective integration into the team.
Oversee patient care delivery, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure evidence-based practice.
Coordinate patient care activities, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure continuity of care across shifts.
Monitor patient outcomes and performance data, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and implement process changes as needed.
Ensure safe administration of medications and treatments, follow established protocols, and respond promptly to adverse reactions or patient needs.
Promote effective communication among peers, physicians, staff, and leadership, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.
Assist with staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development by providing feedback and support for nursing staff.

Job Summary

The RN Lead provides clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to nursing staff within the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role promotes a positive work environment, facilitates communication, and supports staff development and adherence to clinical standards. The RN Lead collaborates with nursing leadership to implement best practices, foster staff engagement, and drive process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Functions

Leads and mentors nursing staff, promoting a work environment conducive to high morale, effective teamwork, and professional growth.
Conducts regular staff meetings to facilitate communication, share updates, and address nursing practice or patient care concerns.
Serves as a clinical role model, demonstrating best practices in patient care, documentation, and communication.
Ensures compliance with clinical policies and procedures, including health record documentation, patient assessments, and safety protocols.
Supports new staff onboarding, managing the orientation, induction, and development of new nurses to ensure effective integration into the team.
Oversees patient care delivery, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure evidence-based practice.
Coordinates patient care activities, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring continuity of care across shifts.
Monitors patient outcomes and performance data, participating in quality improvement initiatives and implementing process changes as needed.
Ensures safe administration of medications and treatments, following established protocols and responding promptly to adverse reactions or patient needs.
Promotes effective communication among peers, physicians, staff, and leadership, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.
Assists with staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development, providing feedback and support for nursing staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in acute care nursing required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong clinical skills and understanding of nursing protocols, safety guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare technology.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support dependent on unit required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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