RN - Children's Inpatient Acute Care - Full Time, nights

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and/or indirect patient care. The role provides comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients from birth through adulthood with a variety of conditions, including trauma, respiratory, gastroenterology, renal, cardiac, and chronic illnesses requiring long-term care. The nurse assesses patients, reevaluates and prioritizes their needs, recognizes emergencies, and responds promptly and appropriately. The position also includes developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; administering prescribed medications; performing assigned procedures; and operating equipment needed for patient care. The nurse applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, interprets patient data to identify age-specific care needs, follows unit policies and procedures, and contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of its philosophy, objectives, and educational efforts.

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 the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• For non-Tennessee residents, Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care.
• Provide comprehensive care appropriate to patients from birth through adulthood and to their age-specific needs.
• Assess patients, reevaluate and prioritize their needs, recognize emergent situations, and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Select, develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Perform assigned procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interpret patient data to identify care requirements.
• Follow the unit's policies and procedures.
• Contribute to nursing and the Medical Center by supporting its philosophy, objectives, and educational efforts.

What This Job Offers

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