Staff RN - Med/Surg Select - Elective Ortho - Short Stay - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

4h

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Graduate from and 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 principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education
• One (1) year experience.
• Current licensure to practice Nursing in the State of Tennessee
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
• ACLS to be completed within 6 Months of hire date.
• Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement
• Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLSs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical surgical experience or PACU experience

Responsibilities

• 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 patient's plan of care
• Communicate effectively with staff physicians, and other departments concerning all aspects of patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed