RN Staff Nurse - Out-Patient Surgery - PACU - 3-10's
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
- 3-10's RN Staff Nurse - Out-Patient Surgery - PACU - 3-10'sStandard Hours 30
- Unit and setting
- Out-Patient Surgery - PACU · Hospital RN Staff Nurse - Out-Patient Surgery - PACU - 3-10's
- License
- RN licenseCurrent licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee
- Term
- Permanent Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 30Full-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Check your license
- License
- Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
- Certification
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.
- Certification
- ACLS prior to completion of departmental orientation ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred
- Certification
- Nationally recognized certification in area of practice Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.
- Education
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience
- ICU experience Preferred ICU experience
- Experience
- Delivery of patient care in a similar care setting Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
The role and schedule
- Care model
- Matrix system based on Benner Model of novice to expert
- Day to day
- Address physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and coordinate care 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
- Participate in and complete patient safety initiatives The nurse is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
- Day to day
- Conduct 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
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and comply with hospital policies/procedures
- Day to day
- Perform and document comprehensive holistic assessments and respond to abnormal diagnostic data Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
- Day to day
- Anticipate potential emergency situations and intervene safely Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
- Day to day
- Develop relationships with patient and family to facilitate mutual care planning Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.
- Day to day
- Demonstrate basic critical thinking skills Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
- Day to day
- Document in a concise, accurate, and complete manner Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
- Day to day
- Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
- Day to day
- Provide culturally competent care to patients and families Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
- Day to day
- Demonstrate awareness of evidence based practice Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice.
- Day to day
- Utilize appropriate time management and meet attendance expectations Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
- Day to day
- Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to support staffing needs Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
- Day to day
- Communicate effectively with patients, family, and interdisciplinary team Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
- Day to day
- Implement plan of care and identify resources to meet patient needs Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
- Day to day
- Communicate changes in patient conditions affecting unit staffing or safety Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.
- Day to day
- Exhibit professional behaviors and address interpersonal conflicts Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
- Day to day
- Complete hospital and unit-based competencies Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
- Day to day
- Contribute to unit-based performance improvement outcomes Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit based performance improvement outcomes.
- Day to day
- Update individual matrix with accomplishments Updates their individual matrix with specific information to reflect accomplishments.
The workplace
- Hospital
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital
- Address
- 975 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
About Erlanger Baroness Hospital
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RN Staff Nurse - Out-Patient Surgery - PACU - 3-10's (48403) -Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Preferred ICU experience
Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 30
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.
All bedside nurses will be place 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
- N/A
Preferred
- Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.
- ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.
- See unit requirements for additional certifications required.
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, 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
- 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.
Updates their individual matrix with specific information to reflect accomplishments.
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