RN, Circulator - Baroness Hospital - Surgery - Nights

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who provides direct and/or indirect care to surgical patients. The nurse assesses, documents, and evaluates the plan of care during the perioperative phase of surgery, prioritizes duties, and serves as a patient advocate. The role involves collaboration with medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff to support optimal patient outcomes. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assessing and interpreting patient-status information, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Competency may be evaluated through direct observation, skills-lab activities, verbal or written discussion, formal peer review, or validated self-assessment. The position also supports the philosophy and objectives of the Medical Center.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure to practice in Tennessee; non-Tennessee residents must obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
New graduates from an accredited nursing school with valid licensure are accepted.

Nice To Haves

CNOR certification.
Membership in a professional organization.
At least one year of surgical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and/or indirect care to surgical patients.
Assess, document, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care during the perioperative phase of surgery.
Prioritize duties and responsibilities while serving as a patient advocate.
Collaborate with medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff to support optimal patient outcomes.
Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assessment of patient status and needs.
Follow unit policies and procedures and support the philosophy and objectives of the Medical Center.