RN, Circulator - Baroness Hospital - Surgery

RN, Circulator – Baroness Hospital – Surgery – Full-time – PM

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Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the surgical patient.

• Required: Graduate from an accredited School of nursing
• Preferred: CNOR and membership in a professional organization

• Required: Will accept new graduates from an accredited school of nursing with valid licensure
• Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of surgical experience

• Required: Current licensure to practice in the State of Tennessee
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
• The Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee residents or non‑compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non‑Tennessee residents.
• Preferred: N/A

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the plan of care for the patient during the perioperative phase of surgery. The RN demonstrates the ability to prioritize duties, advocate for patients, and work collaboratively with medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The RN must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs. The RN must provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures and contribute to nursing and the Medical Center through support of its philosophy and objectives.

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