RN Staff Nurse-Elective Ortho-Weekend Team Option-Nights-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

104d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by EMC in the Erlanger Orthopedic CW6 Orthopaedic Short Stay Unit is responsible for all aspects of direct and/or indirect care of the postoperative phase of the surgical experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee.
• BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward.
• ACLS to be completed within 6 Months of hire date.
• Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement.
• Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to those areas requiring special education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care appropriate to the patients served in the Elective Orthopaedic Short Stay.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify the patient's plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with staff physicians and other departments concerning all aspects of patient care.

What This Job Offers

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