RN Surgery Admit Unit-Estar Fulltime Nights

RN Surgery Admit Unit-Estar Fulltime Nights Job Summary

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient with a variety of surgical related conditions, including but not limited to orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, bariatric, vascular, and pre-transplant patients.

• Required:
  
  Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Annual Erlanger Health System EOL and Elsevier courses.
• Preferred: N/A

• Required:
  
  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.
• Preferred: N/A

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS and ACLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• For non‑Tennessee residents:
  Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire.

The RN on the eSTAR, Emergency Surgical Admission Unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and indirect care of patients with a variety of surgical related conditions, including but not limited to orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, bariatric, vascular, and pre‑transplant patients. The RN must assess and monitor patients pre and post procedure, administer medications and assist with bedside procedures under the supervision of an EHS physician.

They must provide care appropriate for the age and acuity of patients served in eSTAR, with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 3‑5:1 dependent on patient acuity level. The RN must understand growth and development over the life span and be able to interpret data reflecting the patient’s status to provide care as described in the unit’s policies and procedures manual. They must be able to assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate plans of care, administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN