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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Part-time
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 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. De-escalation training/certification (example: MOAB) within 6 months and maintain ongoing yearly thereafter.

Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Experience:
Required:
None

Preferred:
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to maintain ongoing thereafter. NRP and Stable certification within 6 months of hire and maintain ongoing thereafter. 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.

Preferred: Certification in maternal newborn nursing or Women's health field. Nurse expected to obtain within 1 year of eligibility.

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
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient ... This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and Job Summary:
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient
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This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:
Required:
Graduate from an 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.

Preferred:
Previous pediatric experience

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
Current CPR

BLS prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

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:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive emergent care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Ambulatory Department. Ability to assess patients and consistently re-evaluate and prioritize based on fluctuation of volume and acuity. Ability to recognize emergent situations and act promptly and appropriately based on the patients needs. Select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary: As a member of a highly trained and proficient team, the Flight Nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for: Direct/indirect care of the patient (s) during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports on board the aircraft or as deemed necessary within the hospital... Assessment of any trauma or medical patient Initiation of indicated treatment modalities in accordance with written guidelines and verbal medical control Job Summary:
As a member of a highly trained and proficient team, the Flight Nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for:
Direct/indirect care of the patient (s) during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports on board the aircraft or as deemed necessary within the hospital...

Assessment of any trauma or medical patient

Initiation of indicated treatment modalities in accordance with written guidelines and verbal medical control direction.

Possession of and the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age (s) of the patient (s) transported by the air medical service, including the neonate through the geriatric age populations.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and assimilate the information necessary to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age

The demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide/prioritize care based on LIFEFORCE guidelines and procedures

The demonstrated ability to work in and around helicopters in all phases of flight, and assist with maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of the air medical department.

Refer to LIFEFORCE guideline 'Standards of Professional Performance of LIFEFORCE Air Medical Crew '7136.2001 for detailed job responsibilities.

Education:
Required:
Graduate of a School of Nursing accredited by a State Licensing Agency.

Preferred:
A BSN or MSN is preferred.

Experience:
Required:
A minimum of 3 years of continuous experience is required in an ICU or an Emergency Department. Experience must reflect general knowledge in nursing/pre-hospital medicine principles and practice skills, current trends and new developments.
• * Flight Paramedics with 3 years of full time flight experience transitioning to a Flight Nurse position must have 1 year or RN experience prior to transition.

Preferred:
One year of rotor wing air medical flight experience is preferred. One year of experience as a Paramedic on an Advanced Life Support Unit is preferred.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration/Weight
Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of residence, must obtain Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia RN licensure prior to starting clinical orientation with LIFE FORCE, or a compact license that covers the required states.

Certifications:
BLS and ACLS.
Certification in one of the following: PALS, PEPP, PBTLS or ENPC.
Certification in one of the following: ITLS, PHTLS, TNCC or TNATC required.
- After LIFE FORCE orientation, must always meet the state of Tennessee's Air Ambulance rules requirements as a Flight Nurse.

AL, GA, NC and TN EMS license or certification (EMT/EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic) must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Current Flight Nurses must meet this requirement by January 1, 2012

CFRN is required within one year of date of employment. Current flight nurses with CEN or CCRN must be CFRN certified by November 1, 2012.

Due to weight limitations allowed onboard the aircraft, the maximum body weight is 250 lbs including gear for EC145, EC-135 or Bell 407 aircraft bases.

Preferred:
Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or Intermediate (NREMT-I) is preferred. Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, PEPP or PALS, TNCC, or TNATC preferred.

Department Position Summary:
Ability to perform both Basic and Advanced Life Support practices in the execution of patient care

Possesses sound judgment and organizational ability

Possesses and demonstrates above average written and oral communication skills

Maintains proficiency as a FAA designated crewmember

Maintains provider certifications in ACLS, BLS. Must hold certification in one of the following: ITLS, PHTLS, TNCC or TNATC. Must hold certification in one of the following: PALS, PEPP or PBTLS. (instructor certifications preferred).

Maintains current CEN, CCRN or CFRN required.

Must be able to tolerate the stresses of flight including, but not limited to, unpressurized helicopter flight in both VFR and IFR weather conditions, motion sickness and temperature extremes.

Must be physically fit to lift, twist, bend and work in small, sometimes hazardous environments.

Must meet all FAA designated crew members requirement to participate in initial and random drug screening while employed as such.

Must be able to wear installed safety belts, helmets, Nomex flight suit, and boots
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