Erlanger Health System
Location
Murphy, North Carolina
The nurse is responsible for delivering safe, holistic patient care, including wound assessment, care planning, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team. They must also document patient status accurately, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and advocate for patient needs.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with current licensure in the state of employment. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS and PALS required within the first year of employment.
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. The nurse shall perform job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.
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.
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience: Required: None
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.
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