RN, Relief East Wing

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Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care as assigned and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgement.

The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, the nurse conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Erlanger Health System.

Additional Information: All bedside nurses will be placed on a matrix system which includes five core competencies:
Customer-Focus;
Cost-Effective Care;
Communication;
Competent Care and Compassionate Care. This matrix will be a guide for nurses based on the Benner Model of novice to expert. It will be used to note staff's engagement, advancement, and professional development.

Education:

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred:
  Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Experience:

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.

Position Requirements:

• Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained thereafter. ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and ongoing.
• Note:
  
  Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred Certifications: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.

Nursing Position Summary: The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care by using evidence-based best practices. Responsibilities include effective communication, maintaining a safe environment, conducting comprehensive assessments, anticipating emergencies, building patient relationships, documenting accurately, providing culturally competent care, demonstrating critical thinking, managing time effectively, and contributing to performance improvement.

Location: Erlanger East Chattanooga, TN.

Position Type: RN, Relief (PRN), Standard

Hours:

Temporary.