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Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System practices according to the state Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger’s models of care and practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated, 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 matrix based on five core competencies: Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care. Based on the Benner Model of novice to expert, the matrix guides staff engagement, advancement, and professional development. The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care using evidence-based best practices. This position is for the NW9s Trauma/Surgical unit on full-time nights, with a stated $6/hour premium differential.

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.
Meet additional unit-specific certification requirements, as applicable.

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 care has been delegated.
Address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, 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; 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 their involvement in care planning.
Use basic critical thinking skills and document accurately, concisely, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and unit-based competencies.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Manage time appropriately, meet punctuality and attendance expectations, and demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, 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 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 education and mandatory programs.
Contribute positively to unit-based performance-improvement outcomes and update the individual matrix with accomplishments.