Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Provide comprehensive nursing services to women and families in a home maternity program from enrollment until the child is two years old. Coordinate care plans with healthcare professionals while addressing the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients.
Requires a nursing degree and current Tennessee licensure, with a preference for a BSN or MSN. Minimum of 2 years experience in childbirth, postpartum, antepartum, neonatal, or children's care is required.
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 Home Maternity Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the home maternity program. The nurse will follow patients from enrollment until the child is 2 years of age. With a max capacity of 25 families. Visit times will vary based on scheduling needs of the patient and nurse.
Customer-Focus; Cost-Effective Care; Communication; Competent Care and Compassionate Care. 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)
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in childbirth, postpartum, antepartum, neonatal or children's care. If less than 2 years of experience, approval from ACNO Women's and Children's Hospital.
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting or home health agency.
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.
Certification in inpatient obstetrics or Women's health field. Nurse expected to obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
The professional nurse provides safe and effective patient care by using evidenced based best practices. The professional nurse at Erlanger:
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.
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