RN CCU Cardiac Care Unit -Fulltime Nights

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

19h

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center provides direct and/or indirect patient care. The nurse assesses patients; selects, develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care; administers prescribed medications; performs procedures; and operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care. Bedside nurses use a matrix based on five core competencies—Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care—as a guide for professional development and advancement, following the Benner Model from novice to expert. The professional nurse provides safe and effective care using evidence-based best practices. The role includes comprehensive assessment, clear communication with patients and the healthcare team, implementation of plans of care, documentation, patient-safety practices, and participation in unit performance improvement. The position is full-time, night shift, in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; organizational functions and regulations; current trends and new developments; and nursing principles and practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
ACLS certification required before completion of departmental orientation and maintained thereafter.
Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Meet any additional certifications required by the unit.

Nice To Haves

Nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and select, develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures, and operate equipment necessary for assigned patient care.
Use handoff communication and bedside shift reports to communicate effectively 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 emergency situations 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 required by the unit’s scope of service.
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, families, and interdisciplinary team members, seeking assistance with conflict resolution as needed.
Implement plans of care and identify resources to meet patient needs.
Identify and communicate patient-condition changes that may affect unit staffing or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking help with interpersonal conflicts.
Complete hospital and unit education requirements and mandatory programs, including competencies.
Contribute positively to unit-based performance-improvement outcomes.
Update the individual competency matrix with information reflecting accomplishments.