Senior Behavioral Health Registered Nurse III in Knoxville, TN

**Overview:** Covenant Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Senior Behavioral Health team at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a Senior Behavioral Health Registered Nurse III, you will provide exceptional care to older adults aged 55 and older, focusing on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our 16-bed unit serves a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our patients and staff. **Responsibilities:** • Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care • Assesses needs of patient and family • Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family • Recommends interventions • Evaluates plan of care • Provides clinical expertise and knowledge to resolve complex patient/management/physician problems • Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills • Leads process improvement initiatives • Precepts new employees/students and reviews clinical performance • Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program • Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards • Performs other duties as assigned • *Qualifications:** • Minimum of three (3) years professional experience • Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure • CPR required • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred • *Benefits:** • $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs • Full-time position with 72 hours per pay period • Night shift schedule • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunities for professional growth and development • Collaborative and supportive work environment • Comprehensive orientation program • Employee recognition and reward programs