RN Staff Nurse - GI Lab - 4-10's - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

5d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center in the GI Lab is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of Gastroenterology patients. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served in the GI Lab. This includes understanding growth and development across the lifespan, assessing information that reflects a patient’s status, interpreting that information to identify age-specific needs, and providing care in accordance with GI Lab policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in Tennessee.
• BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• Non-Tennessee residents must obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to Gastroenterology patients in the GI Lab.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Assess data reflecting a patient’s status and interpret relevant information to identify age-specific care requirements.
• Provide care in accordance with GI Lab policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed