RN Staff Nurse - East Surgery - Pre-Op - Part-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for nursing practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises qualified staff to whom care is delegated, addresses patients' physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse participates in applicable patient-safety initiatives and performs responsibilities consistent with Erlanger Health System's Mission, Vision, and Values. In the EEH Day Surgery unit, the nurse provides direct and/or indirect patient care and must be able to take after-hours call. Bedside nurses use a five-competency matrix—Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care—as a guide based on the Benner Model of novice to expert. The matrix is used to track engagement, advancement, and professional development. The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care using evidence-based best practices. The role requires assessing patient data and interpreting information needed to identify perioperative and postoperative plans of care, as well as communicating effectively with staff physicians and other departments about all aspects of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least one year of experience.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and developments, and nursing practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
ACLS certification required by the end of unit orientation and maintained thereafter.
PALS certification required by the end of unit orientation and maintained thereafter.
Complete four hours of Erlanger online education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement upon hire; department leadership and/or an educator will assign it.
For non-Tennessee residents, obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
Ability to take after-hours call.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical-surgical and/or Day Surgery/SACU experience.
Nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.

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 plans of care with other healthcare professionals.
Participate in and complete patient-safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
Provide direct and/or indirect care to patients in the EEH Day Surgery unit.
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 emergencies and intervene safely and appropriately, with assistance when needed.
Build relationships with patients and families that facilitate 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 competencies.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families.
Use appropriate time management and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, seeking help with conflict resolution as needed.
Implement plans of care and identify resources to meet patient-care needs.
Identify and communicate patient-condition changes that may affect staffing levels or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking assistance with interpersonal conflicts.
Complete hospital and unit-based education and mandatory programs.
Contribute positively to unit performance-improvement outcomes and update the individual matrix with accomplishments.
Assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to determine perioperative and postoperative plans of care.
Communicate effectively with staff physicians and other departments concerning patient care.
Take after-hours call.