RN East NICU- Fulltime

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for nursing practice in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger’s Models of Care/Practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care and supervises qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated, using independent judgment. The role addresses patients’ and families’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse participates in and completes patient-safety initiatives and performs responsibilities in accordance with Erlanger Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care using evidence-based best practices. This includes conducting holistic assessments, responding to abnormal diagnostic data and emergencies, developing relationships with patients and families to support care planning, implementing plans of care, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse documents care accurately and completely, supports a safe therapeutic environment, completes required education and competencies, and contributes to unit performance improvement and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
Complete BLS before going to the department/unit and maintain certification thereafter.
Complete NRP and STABLE within six months of hire and maintain them thereafter.
Complete de-escalation training/certification within one year of hire.
For non-Tennessee residents, obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, effective patient care and meet the professional nursing responsibilities described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior experience delivering patient care in a similar care setting.
Nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned patient care and supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated.
Address the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients and families, and coordinate plans of care with healthcare professionals.
Participate in and complete patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
Use handoff communication and bedside shift reports to communicate with the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by following hospital policies and procedures and identifying and communicating risks to patient safety.
Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments and interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data.
Anticipate potential emergencies and intervene safely and appropriately, seeking assistance when needed.
Develop relationships with patients and families that support mutual involvement in care planning.
Use basic critical-thinking skills.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and competencies required by the unit’s scope of service.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support staffing needs in patient care areas.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members and seek help with conflict resolution as needed.
Implement plans of care and identify resources to meet patient care needs.
Identify and communicate patient-condition changes that may affect unit staffing or safe care delivery.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking assistance with interpersonal conflicts.
Complete hospital- and unit-based competencies and other required education and mandatory programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute positively to unit-based performance-improvement outcomes.