RN Staff Nurse - BEH Day Surgery - Part-Time
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.
- Shift and hours
- 1p-9p 3 days/week, days varied, Monday-Friday RN Staff Nurse - 1p-9p 3 days/week, days varied, Monday-Friday, no weekends, no callStandard Hours 22.5
- Unit and setting
- BEH Day Surgery · Hospital RN Staff Nurse - BEH Day Surgery - Part-Time
- License
- RN licenseCurrent licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment
- Term
- Permanent Regular - Non-exempt - Part-time - Standard Hours 22.5Part-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
- Certification
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained ongoing thereafter BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained ongoing thereafter.
- Certification
- ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
- Certification
- NIHSS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter NIHSS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Preferred
- Certification
- Nationally recognized certification in area of practice Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.
- Education
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience
- Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
- Also asks
- Management of Aggressive Behavior Training Annually within the first year and ongoing thereafter
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- delivers patient care and supervises delegated staff
- Day to day
- addresses patient needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals.
- Day to day
- participates in patient safety initiatives The nurse is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
- Day to day
- conducts job responsibilities according to Erlanger Health System Mission, Vision, and Values In addition, the nurse conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Erlanger Health System.
- Day to day
- utilizes hand off communication and bedside shift report Utilizes hand off communication and bedside shift report to effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
- Day to day
- maintains safe therapeutic environment and identifies patient safety risks
- Day to day
- performs and documents comprehensive assessments and responds to abnormal diagnostic data Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
- Day to day
- anticipates and intervenes in potential emergency situations Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
- Day to day
- develops relationship facilitating mutual involvement in care planning Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.
- Day to day
- demonstrates basic critical thinking skills Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
- Day to day
- documents adherence to hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
- Day to day
- completes population-specific mandatory education competencies Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
- Day to day
- provides culturally competent care Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
- Day to day
- demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
- Day to day
- demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support staffing needs Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
- Day to day
- communicates with patients, family, and interdisciplinary team and seeks assistance for conflict resolution Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
- Day to day
- implements plan of care and identifies resources Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
- Day to day
- identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions impacting staffing or safe care Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.
- Day to day
- exhibits professional behaviors and seeks assistance addressing interpersonal conflicts Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
- Day to day
- completes hospital and unit-based competencies Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
- Day to day
- contributes to unit-based performance improvement outcomes Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.
- Hours stated
- RN Staff Nurse - 1p-9p 3 days/week, days varied, Monday-Friday, no weekends, no call
- Weekends
- no weekends RN Staff Nurse - 1p-9p 3 days/week, days varied, Monday-Friday, no weekends, no call
- On call
- no call
The workplace
- Hospital
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital
- Address
- 975 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
About Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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RN Staff Nurse - BEH Day Surgery - Part-Time (48404) -Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
RN Staff Nurse - 1p-9p 3 days/week, days varied, Monday-Friday, no weekends, no call
Regular - Non-exempt - Part-time - Standard Hours 22.5
Description
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.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
Required
None
Preferred
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained ongoing thereafter.
ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
See unit requirements for additional certifications required.
NIHSS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
Preferred
Management of Aggressive Behavior Training Annually within the first year and ongoing thereafter
Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.
Nursing Position
Summary
The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care by using evidenced based best practices. The professional nurse at Erlanger:
Utilizes hand off communication and bedside shift report to effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
Maintains a safe therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and identifying and communicating risks that have potential impact to patient safety.
Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.
Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.
Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.
What's around it?
Chattanooga, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,256/mo
- Household income
- $64,523/yr, all local households, not nurse pay