Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The registered nurse is responsible for delivering patient care and supervising other staff while addressing the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients. The nurse also participates in patient safety initiatives and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current nursing license in Tennessee. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and prior experience in a similar care setting.
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.
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Experience: Required: None
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
See unit for additional certification requirements.
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.
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