RN NW8 Emergency Surgical Fulltime Days 6/Hr Premium Differential

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for practicing according to the state Nurse Practice Act and Erlanger’s Models of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care and supervises qualified staff to whom care has been delegated, using independent judgment. The role addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse also participates in applicable patient-safety initiatives and performs responsibilities in accordance with Erlanger Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Bedside nurses use a five-competency matrix—Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care—as a guide for staff engagement, advancement, and professional development based on the Benner Model of novice to expert. The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care using evidence-based best practices. The role includes effective communication and handoffs, comprehensive assessment and documentation, responding to abnormal findings and emergencies, developing partnerships with patients and families, implementing plans of care, and contributing to a safe and healthy work environment and unit performance improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire if a non-Tennessee resident.

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 patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinate the plan 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; 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.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies and hospital- and unit-based competencies.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations; demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance with conflict resolution when needed.
Implement plans of care and identify resources to meet patient-care needs.
Identify and communicate patient-condition changes that could affect unit staffing or safe care delivery.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
Contribute positively to unit performance-improvement outcomes and update the individual competency matrix with accomplishments.