RN, Circulator - Baroness Hospital - Surgery - Full-time - Mid-shift

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

78d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the surgical patient. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the plan of care for the patient during the perioperative phase of surgery. This individual demonstrates the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities in his/her performance as a patient advocate. The Registered Professional Nurse works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Registered Professional Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Will accept new graduate from an accredited school of nursing with valid licensure.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR
• Membership in professional organization.
• Minimum of one (1) year of surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the surgical patient.
• Assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the plan of care for the patient during the perioperative phase of surgery.
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities as a patient advocate.
• Collaborate with medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees