RN, Staff Nurse - Baroness Hospital - Emergency Department - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

86d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The Emergency Nurse is responsible for providing age specific care through the assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment of perceived, actual or potential, sudden or urgent, physical or psychosocial problems that are primarily episodic or acute. Resolution may require minimal care or life-support measures, patient and family education, appropriate referral, and knowledge of legal implications. The emergency nurse must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS and ACLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• PALS or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course).
• Greater than 2 years nursing experience.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• TNCC or comparable education within 1 year.
• CEN highly recommended.
• One year emergency nursing experience highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute or urgent health issues.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and care plans.
• Interpret information to identify patient needs based on population-specific requirements.
• Adhere to unit policies and procedures in providing care.

What This Job Offers

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