RN Staff Nurse, Full-time, ED, 11:00am-11:00pm, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Erlanger•Murphy, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System practices nursing according to the state's Nurse Practice Act and Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated, and addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs while coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse participates in patient safety initiatives and performs all responsibilities in accordance with Erlanger Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Bedside nurses are placed on a matrix system covering five core competencies—Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care—along with organizational and/or unit-based quality performance indicators. Based on the Benner Model of novice to expert, the matrix guides engagement, advancement, and professional development. The professional nurse provides safe, effective patient care using evidence-based best practices. This position is full-time in the Emergency Department at EWCH in Murphy, North Carolina, with a scheduled shift of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
ACLS required within 6 months and maintained thereafter.
PALS required within 6 months and maintained thereafter.
De-escalation training or certification, such as CPI, required within 6 months and maintained thereafter.
NIHSS required before completion of departmental orientation and maintained thereafter.
For non-North Carolina residents, North Carolina licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire.
Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies and hospital and unit-based competencies.
Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to support staffing needs of patient-care areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior experience delivering patient care in a similar care setting.
Nationally recognized certification such as CEN, CPEN, TCRN, or CCRN is recommended.
TNCC/ATCN or an approved equivalent. Employees assigned or permanently transferred into designated trauma care responsibilities or trauma-designated units may be required to obtain it within a department-established timeframe, subject to course availability and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned patient care and supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated.
Address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinate the plan of care with healthcare professionals.
Participate in and complete patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
Use handoff communication and bedside shift reports to communicate with the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by following hospital policies and procedures and identifying and communicating risks to patient safety.
Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments; interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data.
Anticipate potential emergencies and intervene safely and appropriately, seeking assistance when needed.
Build relationships with patients and families that support their involvement in care planning.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and unit-specific competencies.
Provide culturally competent care and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; seek help with conflict resolution as needed.
Implement the plan of care and identify resources to meet patient-care needs.
Identify and communicate changes in patient conditions that may affect unit staffing or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking assistance with interpersonal conflicts.
Complete hospital and unit-based competencies and other required education and mandatory programs.
Contribute positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.
Update the individual matrix with information reflecting accomplishments.