What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff RN - Elective Ortho - Short Stay - PRN position at Erlanger?
Job Summary
A registered professional nurse employed by EMC in the Erlanger Orthopaedic Short Stay is responsible for all aspects of direct and/or indirect care of the postoperative phase of the surgical experience.
Education
Required: Graduate from and accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred: N/A
Experience
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. One (1) year experience.
Preferred: Previous medical surgical experience or PACU experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Preferred: N/A
Department Position Summary
The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific appropriate to the age specific care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Elective Orthopaedic Short Stay. The individual must demonstrate the knowledge to Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's plan of care. Individual must have the abilities to communicate effectively with staff physicians, and other departments concerning all aspects of patient care.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNStaff RN - Elective Ortho - Short Stay - PRN
Standard Hours
Temporary
A registered professional nurse employed by EMC in the Erlanger Orthopaedic Short Stay is responsible for all aspects of direct and/or indirect care of the postoperative phase of the surgical experience.
Education
Required: Graduate from and accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred: N/A
Experience
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. One (1) year experience.
Preferred: Previous medical surgical experience or PACU experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
- Current licensure to practice Nursing in the State of Tennessee
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
- ACLS to be completed within 6 Months of hire date.
- Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement
- Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS�s and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).
Preferred: N/A
Department Position Summary
The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific appropriate to the age specific care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Elective Orthopaedic Short Stay. The individual must demonstrate the knowledge to Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's plan of care. Individual must have the abilities to communicate effectively with staff physicians, and other departments concerning all aspects of patient care.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNStaff RN - Elective Ortho - Short Stay - PRN
Standard Hours
Temporary