Overview Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgery Unit PRN/OCC, Variable hours and shifts 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 Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader. Recru iter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110 Responsibilities Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements. Encourage patients to turn, cough, and take deep breaths and to use incentive spirometry as specified by Plan of Care. Ambulate, and assist patients in and out of bed, into wheelchairs and transport when necessary. Attends to nutritional needs of patient which may include distributing meal trays, feeding, filling and passing out water pitchers, Provides morning or evening care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patient, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other supportive care as needed. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Assists in maintaining a safe environment, which may include reporting equipment that is out of order, appropriate handling of linen and storing of supplies. Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; preoperative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binders or anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices. Empty & clean ostomy bag, per procedure. Collect urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered. Perform tasks such as ROM, assist with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care. Perform phlebotomy (requires additional training). To include correct labeling using two patient identifiers, maintenance of lab-draw supplies, rotating and restocking. Perform EKG (requires special training). Promptly answer patient call lights and respond to patient requests. Report significant changes in patients' condition to RN. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Gathers equipment for O2 set up. Checks O2 for connection and proper placement. Checks for proper functioning of equipment at patient bedside Ambulate patients with oxygen. Set up suction equipment and check for proper function. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served. Demonstrates ability to perform skills on the Nursing Assistant checklist. 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 Hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology a plus. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform basic arithmetic computation. Must have understanding and knowledge of patient care which may be appropriately delegated to nursing assistants. Licensure Requirement CNA Licensure from the State of Tennessee is required upon hire. Out of State hires must have the Tennessee CNA License “in process” as reflected on the state web site upon hire. CPR required. Show more Show less

Overview Registered Nurse, Emergency Room $30,000 Sign-on Bonus - RNs with 2 years of ED Experience. Limited number of bonuses available. Apply soon! Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employees Department Overview We see a wide range of patients in our emergency department with various levels of acuity. Our emergency department is a 38-bed unit including two dedicated trauma suites and two dedicated behavioral rooms. We have a helipad for urgent transports to and from our facility and we work shoulder-to-shoulder with our local EMS providers to deliver services both on-site and out in the field. We work alongside an award-winning group of board-certified physicians. This is more than just a team; it’s a family. Healthcare, especially in the emergency services field, can be hard and we depend on each other for support. Job Objectives Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned. Recruiter: Madeline Fornadel || mmajor1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5387 Responsibilities Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs. Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated. Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice. Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction. Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students. Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards. Education/Knowledge/Skills Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems; The nursing process; The management process; Current developments in nursing; Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable. Experience Previous experience in department specialty preferred. Licensure/Certifications Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS). RN license Show more Show less

Overview Medical Assistant | Licensed Practical Nurse , Internal Medicine West Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee. Specialties include cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonology, reproductive medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology. Position Summary Under general supervision, performs basic nursing procedures on patients. Assists physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271 Responsibilities Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Performs basic nursing procedures such as measuring patient height and weight according to oncology best practice, taking vital signs, and completing ambulatory intake. Performs venipunctures and injections, as indicated and allowed by scope of practice. Interviews and retrieves initial basic evaluation of patient, inputs information into EMR, and reports to appropriate practitioner. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families during visit; demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication. Assists physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and necessary equipment. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient's medical records. Maintains all required reports, statistics, etc. Assists with medical record requests and scanning of documentation into medical record. Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when appropriate. Assists with cleaning and re-stocking examination rooms on a daily basis. Transports instruments to sterile processing as needed. Assists with chart prep and provider schedule management. Assists with provider support role as assigned. Supports through assistance with note prep, verbal order entry (per scope of practice and leadership guidelines), order proposal, and prescription refill management. Competent at reception role – includes professional scripting when answering calls, appropriate documentation of message in message pools, and real-time scheduling/rescheduling of appointments. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintains good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies. Attends meetings as required. Works with a positive attitude; supports a positive work environment including teamwork within their immediate department and outside their department; and exhibits initiative daily to progress the care for our patients and the success of the department. Promotes positive relationships with co-workers. 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 None Licensure Requirement Certified Medical Assistant required. For more information on Internal Medicine West: https://www.imwknox.com/ Show more Show less

Overview Physical Therapist, Covenant Homecare Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Driving involving several counties Covenant HomeCare is East Tennessee’s largest non-profit homecare and hospice provider. Since 1978, we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort, dignity, and independence. We care for more than 6,300 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health , our region’s top-performing healthcare network. Position Summary Under general supervision; plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients in the home. Modifies and supervises treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. The Physical Therapist reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor. Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107 Responsibilities Provides patient care including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific areas of care: Initial and ongoing evaluation to determine level of function, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points; Problem identification and Plan of Care development; Goal setting; Care planning in consultation with physician to achieve goals; Treatment provision; Interim evaluation; Revision of care plan as indicated; Refers to other disciplines and coordinates services in consultation with care-team members; Reports changes in patient condition; Evaluation and provision of equipment required to increase the client's function and independence; and, Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care and plans discharge Responsible for documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements: Timely recording of all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy interventions; Recording outcome of conferences, and, Recording quality assurance data. Responsible for education and consultation with clients and families, and agency staff and personnel. Supervises physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate. Conducts training for medical or nursing personnel, as well as the general public in physical therapy techniques and objective. Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of support staff on physical therapy related topics. Responsible for educational development of assisted PT students. In those instances where the physical therapist may be assigned to a hospice patient, the following areas of responsibility may additionally be required: Goal setting related to needs of hospice patient; Treatment planning in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals; Consultation with IDG team members; Provision of equipment required to increase the patient's function and independence; Recording patient care conferences and their outcomes; Pain management, planning and evaluation; and, Provision of specialized hospice training. Local travel required. 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: Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy. Minimum Experience Staff Physical Therapist must have two (2) years’ experience in home health or an acute hospital setting. Clinical Specialist must have a minimum of four (4) years experience with three (3) years in area or specialty. Knowledge of Medicare and documentation requirements desirable. Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain State of Tennessee physical therapy licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure. Show more Show less

Overview Registered Nurse, Cardiology Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends, some holidays required. Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Department Description 2N is a 23 bed cardiac floor. We take patients that have heart catheterizations, pacemakers, and ablations. We take critical drips that only 2N and ICU can take. 2N is great stepping stone for nurses that want to get into ICU or the ER, but would like acute care experience first. The Cardiology unit works as team to provide excellent care to our patients, their families, and each other. If you are ready to learn about the heart, our Cardiology unit is the place to be! Our Cardiologists will even patiently answer any questions you may have. We are a family at work and would love to have you join our team. Position Summary Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 Responsibilities Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes. Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision. Introduces new employees/students to unit routines. Participates on unit-based committees. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) 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 New graduate, within first (1 st ) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) y ear experience). Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN license #c Show more Show less

Overview Registered Nurse, Emergency Room $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employees Department Overview We see a wide range of patients in our emergency department with various levels of acuity. Our emergency department is a 38-bed unit including two dedicated trauma suites and two dedicated behavioral rooms. We have a helipad for urgent transports to and from our facility and we work shoulder-to-shoulder with our local EMS providers to deliver services both on-site and out in the field. We work alongside an award-winning group of board-certified physicians. This is more than just a team; it’s a family. Healthcare, especially in the emergency services field, can be hard and we depend on each other for support. Job Objectives Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned. Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits. Recruiter: Madeline Fornadel || mmajor1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5387 Responsibilities Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs. Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated. Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice. Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction. Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students. Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards. Qualifications EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems; The nursing process; The management process; Current developments in nursing; Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable. Experience Previous experience in department specialty preferred. Licensure/Certifications Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS). Show more Show less

Overview Student Nurse Associate, Oncology PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Department Description At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. We work very closely with Thompson Cancer survival Center and Tennessee Cancer specialists and specialize in the treatment of the oncology patient including those who are receiving inpatient chemotherapy and other hematology disorders, blood transfusions or end of life care. The Oncology Unit (8 North) at Fort Sanders is a 34 bed unit providing care for medical surgical patients with a specialization in Oncology. As an RN on our unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will be caring for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment, post-surgical care and so much more. Skillset is broad with IV and Port accessing, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains and wound care. Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional patient care. We have a supportive environment and orientation tailored to your needs. As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. We provide classes on site to become an Oncology Certified Nurse. If you are passionate about caring for oncology patients and sharpening your medical surgical skills, apply today! Position Summary Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 Responsibilities Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job. Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy. Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN. Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique. Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift. Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN. Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner. Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions. Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries. Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure. Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress. 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: Student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have junior or senior year status and must have successfully completed fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or must complete the program within the same semester of hiring into the position. (1 st semester of clinicals) Minimum Experience None. Licensure Requirement CPR required. Show more Show less

Overview Registered Nurse, Oncology $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Description At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. We work very closely with Thompson Cancer survival Center and Tennessee Cancer specialists and specialize in the treatment of the oncology patient including those who are receiving inpatient chemotherapy and other hematology disorders, blood transfusions or end of life care. The Oncology Unit (8 North) at Fort Sanders is a 34 bed unit providing care for medical surgical patients with a specialization in Oncology. As an RN on our unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will be caring for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment, post-surgical care and so much more. Skillset is broad with IV and Port accessing, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains and wound care. Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional patient care. We have a supportive environment and orientation tailored to your needs. As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. We provide classes on site to become an Oncology Certified Nurse. If you are passionate about caring for oncology patients and sharpening your medical surgical skills, apply today! Position Summary Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 Responsibilities Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes. Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision. Introduces new employees/students to unit routines. Participates on unit-based committees. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) 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 New graduate, within first (1 st ) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) y ear experience). Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN license Show more Show less

Overview Programmer Analyst Staff, IT Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift Covenant Health Overview Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals , outpatient and specialty services , and Covenant Medical Group , our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times Position Summary Under general supervision, responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned programming projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Ensures that technical and functional aspects of applications are operating correctly and available for all users. Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || (865) 368-7313 Responsibilities Takes programming projects from original concept through final implementation. Defines project scope and objectives and conducts project meetings. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services. Provides analytical guidance to project team. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and reviews vendor deliverables. Prepares cost estimates for current and proposed projects, reflecting the equipment. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Works with management to develop database strategies to support company needs. Consults with and advises users on data access, conflicts, and usage. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education BS in information systems, computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience in functional area with training/emphasis on programming. Minimum Experience Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience required; experience in healthcare environment preferred. Has solid understanding of business or function for which applications are being designed. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. Able to work under general supervision. IT project management experience preferred. Licensure Requirement None Show more Show less

Overview Patient Advocate, Consumer Relations Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Position Summary The Patient Representative humanizes the hospital experience for the patient and functions as an ombudsman and advocate between the consumer and the healthcare provider. The Patient Representative acts as primary contact for patients, families, staff- administration, and physicians with patient/visitor requests or complaints. Documents complaints/compliments and communicates with appropriate persons to move toward a resolve of the situation. Formulates reports as indicated and provides such to pertinent committees and persons. Provides patient support in cooperation with OL/Chaplain. Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107 Responsibilities Assists patients, families, and visitors with hospital related concerns and questions. Ensures timely response and review of patient/visitor comments. Assists in ensuring and appropriate documentation and reporting system for patient/visitor problems or grievances and provides recommendations for resolution. Identifies and implements, as appropriate, patient/visitor input. Courtesy visit will be made to patient/families when stay exceeds five days. Such visits will be personal or through the use of volunteer visitors. Through regular visitation with patients and families will provide assistance and support. Provides services and care in a manner that enhances the hospital's environment and image. Facilitates cooperative format and informal working relationships with other departments and medical staff. Facilitates patient, family, and visitor satisfaction with services provided as much as is possible. Responds to requests for assistance from the critical care areas. Interacts with family members and provides emotional and spiritual support as appropriate or refers as needed. Familiar with hospital organization, policies, and procedures. Responds to Code Calls and offers assistance to family members as appropriate. Sits on FSRMC Ethics Committee Partners with PX to oversee Lost & Damaged patient belongings Communicates with nursing unit leadership persons on a routine basis to identify and discuss areas of concern, problems, and issues of relevance. Coordinates in cooperation with Volunteer Services for the utilization of Volunteer Patient Visitors. Maintains records and documents for departmental compliance with local, state, federal, and JCAHO requirements. Leads FSRMC Grievance Committee Ensures patient rights are protected. Establish and implement department policy and procedures. Provides assistance with patients/families in the understanding and completion of Advanced Directive documents. Maintains and promotes a personal, professional philosophy of community involvement by participating in professional and community activities. Attend and/or conduct educational offerings. Speaks to hospital and community groups as requested. Participates in hospital and community health related activities and peer groups. Active in professional association. 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. The Patient Representative supports the philosophy of the hospital, meets the standard of performance of the department, and demonstrates professional behavior. Assists in the development and attainment of annual departmental goals. Participates in various hospital committee meetings for problem solving, decision making, and communication. Perform other related duties as required and requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: Non specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum Experience Three to four (3-4) years of experience in a health care environment with exposure to various departmental working relationships. Licensure Requirements None Show more Show less

Overview Student Nurse Associate, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Parkwest Overview Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols ! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. 3 Riverstone, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit The Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit consists of 17 monitored step-down telemetry beds. Our primary scope of service is provision of direct care to patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass surgery, TAVR, Mitral Valve Clipping, VATS procedures, Thoracotomies, and Vascular procedures. We have long-term staff members because of the culture and teamwork on our floor. The physicians see this as well and trust the judgment of our team. Our team includes high-quality Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday. We have a modified self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to seasoned healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 3 Riverstone! Position Summary Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405 Responsibilities Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job. Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy. Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN. Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique. Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift. Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN. Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner. Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions. Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries. Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure. Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress. 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: Student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have junior or senior year status and must have successfully completed fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or must complete the program within the same semester of hiring into the position. (1 st semester of clinicals) Minimum Experience None Licensure Requirement CPR Required Show more Show less

Overview Student Nurse Associate, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day shifts Parkwest Overview Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols ! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. 3 Riverstone, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit The Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit consists of 17 monitored step-down telemetry beds. Our primary scope of service is provision of direct care to patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass surgery, TAVR, Mitral Valve Clipping, VATS procedures, Thoracotomies, and Vascular procedures. We have long-term staff members because of the culture and teamwork on our floor. The physicians see this as well and trust the judgment of our team. Our team includes high-quality Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday. We have a modified self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to seasoned healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 3 Riverstone! Position Summary Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405 Responsibilities Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job. Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy. Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN. Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique. Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift. Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN. Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner. Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions. Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries. Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure. Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress. 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: Student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have junior or senior year status and must have successfully completed fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or must complete the program within the same semester of hiring into the position. (1 st semester of clinicals) Minimum Experience None Licensure Requirement CPR Required Show more Show less

Overview Physical Therapist, Covenant Homecare Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Driving involving several counties Covenant HomeCare is East Tennessee’s largest non-profit homecare and hospice provider. Since 1978, we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort, dignity, and independence. We care for more than 6,300 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health , our region’s top-performing healthcare network. Position Summary Under general supervision; plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients in the home. Modifies and supervises treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. The Physical Therapist reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor. Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming || rdudeck@covhlth.com || 865-374-5372 Responsibilities Provides patient care including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific areas of care: Initial and ongoing evaluation to determine level of function, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points; Problem identification and Plan of Care development; Goal setting; Care planning in consultation with physician to achieve goals; Treatment provision; Interim evaluation; Revision of care plan as indicated; Refers to other disciplines and coordinates services in consultation with care-team members; Reports changes in patient condition; Evaluation and provision of equipment required to increase the client's function and independence; and, Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care and plans discharge Responsible for documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements: Timely recording of all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy interventions; Recording outcome of conferences, and, Recording quality assurance data. Responsible for education and consultation with clients and families, and agency staff and personnel. Supervises physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate. Conducts training for medical or nursing personnel, as well as the general public in physical therapy techniques and objective. Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of support staff on physical therapy related topics. Responsible for educational development of assisted PT students. In those instances where the physical therapist may be assigned to a hospice patient, the following areas of responsibility may additionally be required: Goal setting related to needs of hospice patient; Treatment planning in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals; Consultation with IDG team members; Provision of equipment required to increase the patient's function and independence; Recording patient care conferences and their outcomes; Pain management, planning and evaluation; and, Provision of specialized hospice training. Local travel required. 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: Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy. Minimum Experience Staff Physical Therapist must have two (2) years’ experience in home health or an acute hospital setting. Clinical Specialist must have a minimum of four (4) years experience with three (3) years in area or specialty. Knowledge of Medicare and documentation requirements desirable. Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain State of Tennessee physical therapy licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure. Show more Show less

Overview Sterile Processing Tech, Sterile Processing Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Position Summary Under the direction of department leadership, responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and high level disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments. Operates processing equipment. Requires proficiency in instrument decontamination and assembly and knowledge of the sterilization methods available and which method is appropriate in correlation with the devices that are to be processed. Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107 Responsibilities Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or advised by the department leader. Will operate all decontamination equipment including washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washer, and automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER). Inspects instruments after decontamination, ensuring all items are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for. Assembles trays in a manner that ensures devise sterility as well as presenting a tray that is easy for the end user to access for use. Uses count sheets to ensure trays are assembled accurately. Interfaces with the instrument tracking system for all functions of processing. Packages or containerizes instrument sets according to manufacturer’s guidelines and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Packages in a neat and proper technique ensuring easy, aseptic opening in the operating room. Loads sterilizer carts in a way to ensure packaged items are not punctured or compromised, loads containers and wrapped goods as recommended. Runs daily sterilizer tests on all steam and low temperature sterilizers. Operates sterilizer according to manufacturer’s instruction, ensuring load biological monitoring. Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, loads cycle confirming correct parameters, monitors sterilizer to tracking system information, and records all pertinent information (biological, mechanical, and chemical). Unloads sterilizers, ensuring items are not compromised, and stores in correct location according to tracking system storage locations. Follows endoscope manufacturer’s processing instructions and accepted standards/ guidelines. Responsible for the cleanliness of the department and all processing equipment. 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; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum Experience None Licensure Requirement If hired into this position after January 1, 2017, must take and pass an accepted Central Processing exam through either IAHCSMM (International Association for Healthcare Material Management) as a Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) or through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing Technicians) as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) within 2 years of entry-level employment in the position. If hired into this position before January 1, 2017, must complete a minimum of 10 continuing education credits annually in areas related to sterile processing. Show more Show less

Overview Registered Nurse, Cardiology Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends, some holidays required. Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Description 2N is a 23 bed cardiac floor. We take patients that have heart catheterizations, pacemakers, and ablations. We take critical drips that only 2N and ICU can take. 2N is great stepping stone for nurses that want to get into ICU or the ER, but would like acute care experience first. The Cardiology unit works as team to provide excellent care to our patients, their families, and each other. If you are ready to learn about the heart, our Cardiology unit is the place to be! Our Cardiologists will even patiently answer any questions you may have. We are a family at work and would love to have you join our team. Position Summary Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 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 Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience. Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. Show more Show less

Overview Patient Advocate, Emergency Department Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts 1p-9:30p Monday - Friday Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Description At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, we strive to provide outstanding patient care during emergent situations. The brand-new State of the Art Emergency Department at our hospital consists of 50 beds for providing such care. Staff in our emergency department work in a very fast paced environment to quickly assess conditions and stabilize patients in life-threatening emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks or severe injuries as well as less urgent medical issues. Fort Sanders Regional has the longest running comprehensive stroke certification in the region, meaning that our ED is trusted to care for a large portion of the areas stoke patients. We use a innovative care model to drive ED flow that consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs. Our Physician partners work very closely with the care team to provide exceptional service, for not only the patient, but also the team. The patients we care for typically have medical emergencies and acute care illnesses with occasional trauma. We are team oriented and work at a lively pace. Customer satisfaction is a high priority. If you are passionate about saving lives and caring for the members of your community, apply for our ED today! Position Summary The Patient Representative humanizes the hospital experience for the patient and functions as an ombudsman and advocate between the consumer and the healthcare provider. The Patient Representative acts as primary contact for patients, families, staff- administration, and physicians with patient/visitor requests or complaints. Documents complaints/compliments and communicates with appropriate persons to move toward a resolve of the situation. Formulates reports as indicated and provides such to pertinent committees and persons. Provides patient support in cooperation with OL/Chaplain. Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107 Responsibilities Assists patients, families, and visitors with hospital related concerns and questions. Ensures timely response and review of patient/visitor comments. Assists in ensuring and appropriate documentation and reporting system for patient/visitor problems or grievances and provides recommendations for resolution. Identifies and implements, as appropriate, patient/visitor input. Courtesy visit will be made to patient/families when stay exceeds five days. Such visits will be personal or through the use of volunteer visitors. Through regular visitation with patients and families will provide assistance and support. Provides services and care in a manner that enhances the hospital's environment and image. Facilitates cooperative format and informal working relationships with other departments and medical staff. Facilitates patient, family, and visitor satisfaction with services provided as much as is possible. Responds to requests for assistance from the critical care areas. Interacts with family members and provides emotional and spiritual support as appropriate or refers as needed. Familiar with hospital organization, policies, and procedures. Responds to Code Calls and offers assistance to family members as appropriate. Sits on FSRMC Ethics Committee Partners with PX to oversee Lost & Damaged patient belongings Communicates with nursing unit leadership persons on a routine basis to identify and discuss areas of concern, problems, and issues of relevance. Coordinates in cooperation with Volunteer Services for the utilization of Volunteer Patient Visitors. Maintains records and documents for departmental compliance with local, state, federal, and JCAHO requirements. Leads FSRMC Grievance Committee Ensures patient rights are protected. Establish and implement department policy and procedures. Provides assistance with patients/families in the understanding and completion of Advanced Directive documents. Maintains and promotes a personal, professional philosophy of community involvement by participating in professional and community activities. Attend and/or conduct educational offerings. Speaks to hospital and community groups as requested. Participates in hospital and community health related activities and peer groups. Active in professional association. 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. The Patient Representative supports the philosophy of the hospital, meets the standard of performance of the department, and demonstrates professional behavior. Assists in the development and attainment of annual departmental goals. Participates in various hospital committee meetings for problem solving, decision making, and communication. Perform other related duties as required and requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: Non specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum Experience Three to four (3-4) years of experience in a health care environment with exposure to various departmental working relationships. Patient experience preferred. Licensure Requirements None

Overview Registered Nurse, Oncology $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health , a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package , including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Department Description At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. We work very closely with Thompson Cancer survival Center and Tennessee Cancer specialists and specialize in the treatment of the oncology patient including those who are receiving inpatient chemotherapy and other hematology disorders, blood transfusions or end of life care. The Oncology Unit (8 North) at Fort Sanders is a 34 bed unit providing care for medical surgical patients with a specialization in Oncology. As an RN on our unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will be caring for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment, post-surgical care and so much more. Skillset is broad with IV and Port accessing, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains and wound care. Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional patient care. We have a supportive environment and orientation tailored to your needs. As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. We provide classes on site to become an Oncology Certified Nurse. If you are passionate about caring for oncology patients and sharpening your medical surgical skills, apply today! Position Summary Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 Responsibilities Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes. Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision. Introduces new employees/students to unit routines. Participates on unit-based committees. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) 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 New graduate, within first (1 st ) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) y ear experience). Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.

Overview Physical Therapist, Covenant Homecare Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Driving involving several counties Covenant HomeCare is East Tennessee’s largest non-profit homecare and hospice provider. Since 1978, we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort, dignity, and independence. We care for more than 6,300 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health , our region’s top-performing healthcare network. Position Summary Under general supervision; plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients in the home. Modifies and supervises treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. The Physical Therapist reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor. Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming || rdudeck@covhlth.com || 865-374-5372 Responsibilities Provides patient care including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific areas of care: Initial and ongoing evaluation to determine level of function, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points; Problem identification and Plan of Care development; Goal setting; Care planning in consultation with physician to achieve goals; Treatment provision; Interim evaluation; Revision of care plan as indicated; Refers to other disciplines and coordinates services in consultation with care-team members; Reports changes in patient condition; Evaluation and provision of equipment required to increase the client's function and independence; and, Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care and plans discharge Responsible for documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements: Timely recording of all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy interventions; Recording outcome of conferences, and, Recording quality assurance data. Responsible for education and consultation with clients and families, and agency staff and personnel. Supervises physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate. Conducts training for medical or nursing personnel, as well as the general public in physical therapy techniques and objective. Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of support staff on physical therapy related topics. Responsible for educational development of assisted PT students. In those instances where the physical therapist may be assigned to a hospice patient, the following areas of responsibility may additionally be required: Goal setting related to needs of hospice patient; Treatment planning in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals; Consultation with IDG team members; Provision of equipment required to increase the patient's function and independence; Recording patient care conferences and their outcomes; Pain management, planning and evaluation; and, Provision of specialized hospice training. Local travel required. 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: Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy. Minimum Experience Staff Physical Therapist must have two (2) years’ experience in home health or an acute hospital setting. Clinical Specialist must have a minimum of four (4) years experience with three (3) years in area or specialty. Knowledge of Medicare and documentation requirements desirable. Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain State of Tennessee physical therapy licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Overview Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical-Surgical Unit PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Each of our more than 10,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region. Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care. Emergency Department: 24 emergency beds Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 12 ICU beds Labor & Delivery: 12 LDRP suites Med/Surg: 37 beds Surgery: 9 operating room surgery suites Telemetry: 37 beds Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as specialized services not usually found in the rural medical system. For seriously ill patients, advanced medical and surgical care is provided at CMC including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. Additionally, Cumberland Medical Center offers an outpatient imaging center, same day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center. "Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us!" -Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center Position Summary Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader. Recruiter: Brittany Smithson || bpartell@CovHlth.com || (865) 374-5363 Responsibilities Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements. Encourage patients to turn, cough, and take deep breaths and to use incentive spirometry as specified by Plan of Care. Ambulate, and assist patients in and out of bed, into wheelchairs and transport when necessary. Attends to nutritional needs of patient which may include distributing meal trays, feeding, filling and passing out water pitchers, Provides morning or evening care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patient, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other supportive care as needed. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Assists in maintaining a safe environment, which may include reporting equipment that is out of order, appropriate handling of linen and storing of supplies. Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; preoperative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binders or anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices. Empty & clean ostomy bag, per procedure. Collect urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered. Perform tasks such as ROM, assist with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care. Perform phlebotomy (requires additional training). To include correct labeling using two patient identifiers, maintenance of lab-draw supplies, rotating and restocking. Perform EKG (requires special training). Promptly answer patient call lights and respond to patient requests. Report significant changes in patients' condition to RN. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Gathers equipment for O2 set up. Checks O2 for connection and proper placement. Checks for proper functioning of equipment at patient bedside Ambulate patients with oxygen. Set up suction equipment and check for proper function. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served. Demonstrates ability to perform skills on the Nursing Assistant checklist. 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 Hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology a plus. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform basic arithmetic computation. Must have understanding and knowledge of patient care which may be appropriately delegated to nursing assistants. Licensure Requirement CNA Licensure from the State of Tennessee is required upon hire. Out of State hires must have the Tennessee CNA License “in process” as reflected on the state web site upon hire. CPR required.

Overview Student Nurse Associate, Orthopedic Med Surg PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift Fort Sanders Regional Overview Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Department Description Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is a 27-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics. The unit’s Joint and Bariatric patient’s average length of stay is 23 hours or less, leading to a fast turnover. The Orthopedic Med Surg team consist of RNs, Nurse Navigator, LPNs, Certified Nurses’ Aides, Patient Care Associates, Student Nurse Associate and Health Unit Coordinator. Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) is recognized as the “Joint Center.” Our Orthopedic Surgeons are well known in the East Tennessee region. Patient’s travel from multiple surrounding states for their expertise in total joint surgeries including hips (anterior and posterior), knees and shoulders. The team focus is providing excellent customer service, focused post-operative care, including ambulation, multi-modal pain management and standardized yet individualized patient home care education for our total joint/spine population. Orthopedic Med Surg team members encourage patient and family engagement in care and support of successful Bariatric and Joint/Spine outcomes. The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is an Accredited Center by MBSAQIP. The bariatric surgeon at Fort Sanders performs a wide variety of procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeves and Duodenal Switch procedures. As a nurse on Orthopedic Med Surg you would be a part of an integral team who participate in the “RENEW” Program,” assisting patients postoperatively with the opportunity to achieve an obesity-free life through applied life-long education, motivation and the highest quality medical care delivered within a compassionate environment. Joining the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West) team, you will partner with nurses and other staff with over 20 plus years of Medical/Surgical experience who participate in unit decisions, process improvement and unit celebrations. Orthopedic Med Surg follows a multi-disciplinary approach to providing patient care to include our surgeons, physicians, pharmacy, case management plus physical and occupational therapy which is provided at bedside or in the unit’s gym. We strive to give every patient the highest level of care experience by practicing that the patient comes first, excellence in everything we do and making Fort Sanders Hospital and Orthopedic Med Surg the first and best choice. We are looking for professional individuals who like to work in a positive team environment with others who put their patients first: if that is you, please come join the Orthopedic Med Surg (5-West team). Position Summary Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse. Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404 Responsibilities Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job. Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy. Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN. Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique. Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift. Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN. Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner. Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions. Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries. Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure. Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress. 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: Student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have junior or senior year status and must have successfully completed fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or must complete the program within the same semester of hiring into the position. (1 st semester of clinicals) Minimum Experience None. Licensure Requirement CPR required.