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Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

113d

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, document, and evaluate the plan of care for surgical patients.
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities as a patient advocate.
• Collaborate with medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Evaluate patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees