Registered Nurse In The ICU jobs at Erlanger Health System

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center in the T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital Pediatric ICU who is responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of the critical pediatric patient. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Experience: Required: None. Preferred: Pediatrics nursing experience, ICU nursing experience, PICU nursing experience, and/or nursing experience. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee. PALS within a year. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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: CCRN Department Position Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center in the TC Thompson Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the PICU/PICU patient. The TCTCH-PICU RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the PICU. The PICU nurse is an advocate for the patient, demonstrating knowledge in the principles of growth and development over the life span, providing compassionate, progressive care with the ability to assess data of the patient's status and interpret the information to formulate the appropriate plan of care to reflect the patient's status in compliance with the TCTCH-PICU department's policies and procedures. '253016

The Clinical Staff Leader is a registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System and 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 Clinical Staff Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift to include delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules and staff assignments, overseeing patient flow to ensure patient acuity, clinical needs and prioritization of patient care is occurring, and assist with clinical care to support departmental functions, as needed. Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience required. Evidence of leadership abilities required. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; Knowledge of current trends and new developments in area of specialty; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment. BLS completed prior to going to department/unit and maintained going forward. NRP and STABLE within 6 months of hire and maintained going forward. De-escalation training/certification within 1 year of hire 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: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice. Department Position Summary: Daily operations of unit when scheduled to include but not limited to: Quality/Safety: Maintains continuous updates to Visual Management Board Ensures bedside reporting occurring daily Accountable for HCAHPs initiatives are implemented Execute and ensure adherence appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI etc. are adhered to Ensure Hand Hygiene and other infection control practices are implemented and followed by staff and visitors Participates and leads committees and quality initiatives Ensure that the area is maintained according to established standards and guidelines at all times Accountable for regulatory compliance and appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Service Excellence: Deescalate situations and implement service recovery Accountable for unit specific metrics and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. People: Assist in recruitment and retention of staff on unit Assist with on boarding of new staff to the department Facilitate open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff Communicate areas of concerns appropriately to leadership and actively identify solutions for correction Appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual Identify clinical staff leaders and develop plan of action to assist in their growth Coach and counsel staff to enhance performance Conducts performance reviews in collaborative Department management Collaborates with Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings Education: Facilitate appropriate orientation opportunities/experiences for new staff Identify all education opportunities for self and staff members Assist in the development of staff members by continuously reviewing the care they provide and offer constructive feedback Finance: Manage productivity by flexing staffing based on census and acuity Analyze adequate staffing for shift and next 24 hours Monitors supply cost to maintain within budget Adhere to established PAR levels Complete Kronos per guidelines Updates daily schedule timely to reflect actual staffing Monitor time and attendance and take corrective action with staff not adhering to policy Growth: Communicate effectively with all healthcare providers and service lines Community: Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities (i.e. Health Fairs, community events, etc.) Leadership: Demonstrates mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence-based practice. Leads by example of good work habits and effective professional relationships. Actively embraces change emphasizing positive interactions. '248776

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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 NNICU Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in NNICU. The NNICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with Medical and Post Operative care of Acute or Critical Neuro patients, able to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains, and be proficient in Neurological exam. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, 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. '268657

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. De-escalation training, if applicable Preferred: Graduate of an Accredited four year Nursing Program (BSN) Experience: Required: One year medical/surgical acute care experience or at department manager's discretion. Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN licensure or Multi-State Nursing Compact Licensure. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. ACLS required within 6 months and maintained going forward. PALS required within 6 months and maintained going forward. Basic de-escalation training/certification within 6 months of hire. Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire and then annually thereafter. NIHSS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintained going forward. The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a North Carolina license. However, the North Carolina nursing license will be a single state license for North Carolina Residents or non-compact state residents. North Carolina licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-North Carolina residents. Department Position Summary: Adheres to the NCBON RN Nursing Laws and Rules Assessment: Determines assessment Collects, verifies, and interprets data in relation to health Formulates nursing diagnosis Planning: Identifies patient's needs Determines priorities of nursing diagnosis, nursing care goals, and appropriate interventions Develops a plan of care Implementation: Implements the plan of care including procuring resources Assignment, delegation, and supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel Evaluation: Evaluates both effectiveness of nursing interventions and achievement of expected outcomes Modifies the plan of care Collaborating: Communicates and works cooperatively with individuals whose services may affect patient's health care Initiates, coordinates, plans, and implements nursing care of the patient within the multidisciplinary team Teaching and counseling: Responsible to teach and counsel clients, families and groups Identifies learning needs Develops and evaluates teaching plans Make referrals to appropriate resources Managing nursing care: Manages nursing care Supervises, teaches, and evaluates nursing personnel Reports and records Administers nursing services Accepts responsibility for self Actively participates in performance improvement '276217

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: BSN Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Unit Specific certification/credentialing (ACLS, NIHSS) Annual Training as required by area of practice. (Annual review day/Elseviers/EOLs). Preferred: SCRN, CCRN The Nurse License 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 multi state licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents. Department Position Summary: The MICU Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in MICU. The MICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with the care of Acute / Critical Medical patients. Able to deliver care to Renal, Respiratory, Metabolic, GI and Cardiac patients. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, 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. '268596

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred\: BSN Experience: Required\: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Unit Specific certification/credentialing (ACLS, NIHSS) Annual Training as required by area of practice. (Annual review day/Elseviers/EOLs). Preferred\: SCRN, CCRN The Nurse License 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 multi state licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents. Department Position Summary: The MICU Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in MICU. The MICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with the care of Acute / Critical Medical patients. Able to deliver care to Renal, Respiratory, Metabolic, GI and Cardiac patients. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, 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 Clinical Staff Leader is a registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System and 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 Clinical Staff Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift to include delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules and staff assignments, overseeing patient flow to ensure patient acuity, clinical needs and prioritization of patient care is occurring, and assist with clinical care to support departmental functions, as needed. Education: Required\: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred\: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: Required\: Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience required. Evidence of leadership abilities required. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; Knowledge of current trends and new developments in area of specialty; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment. BLS completed prior to going to department/unit and maintained going forward. NRP and STABLE within 6 months of hire and maintained going forward. De-escalation training/certification within 1 year of hire 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\: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice. Department Position Summary: Daily operations of unit when scheduled to include but not limited to\: Quality/Safety\: Maintains continuous updates to Visual Management Board Ensures bedside reporting occurring daily Accountable for HCAHPs initiatives are implemented Execute and ensure adherence appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI etc. are adhered to Ensure Hand Hygiene and other infection control practices are implemented and followed by staff and visitors Participates and leads committees and quality initiatives Ensure that the area is maintained according to established standards and guidelines at all times Accountable for regulatory compliance and appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Service Excellence\: Deescalate situations and implement service recovery Accountable for unit specific metrics and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. People\: Assist in recruitment and retention of staff on unit Assist with on boarding of new staff to the department Facilitate open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff Communicate areas of concerns appropriately to leadership and actively identify solutions for correction Appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual Identify clinical staff leaders and develop plan of action to assist in their growth Coach and counsel staff to enhance performance Conducts performance reviews in collaborative Department management Collaborates with Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings Education\: Facilitate appropriate orientation opportunities/experiences for new staff Identify all education opportunities for self and staff members Assist in the development of staff members by continuously reviewing the care they provide and offer constructive feedback Finance\: Manage productivity by flexing staffing based on census and acuity Analyze adequate staffing for shift and next 24 hours Monitors supply cost to maintain within budget Adhere to established PAR levels Complete Kronos per guidelines Updates daily schedule timely to reflect actual staffing Monitor time and attendance and take corrective action with staff not adhering to policy Growth\: Communicate effectively with all healthcare providers and service lines Community\: Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities (i.e. Health Fairs, community events, etc.) Leadership\: Demonstrates mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence-based practice. Leads by example of good work habits and effective professional relationships. Actively embraces change emphasizing positive interactions.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred\: Experience: Required\: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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 NNICU Relief Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in NNICU. The NNICU Relief nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with Medical and Post Operative care of Acute or Critical Neuro patients, able to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains, and be proficient in Neurological exam. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit?s policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, 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.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center in the T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital Pediatric ICU who is responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of the critical pediatric patient. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Experience: Required\: None. Preferred\: Pediatrics nursing experience, ICU nursing experience, PICU nursing experience, and/or nursing experience. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee. PALS within a year. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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\: CCRN Department Position Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center in the TC Thompson Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the PICU/PICU patient. The TCTCH-PICU RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the PICU. The PICU nurse is an advocate for the patient, demonstrating knowledge in the principles of growth and development over the life span, providing compassionate, progressive care with the ability to assess data of the patient's status and interpret the information to formulate the appropriate plan of care to reflect the patient's status in compliance with the TCTCH-PICU department's policies and procedures.

This licensed professional nurse (RN) works with the Medical Staff to offer documentation education to ensure an accurate and complete medical record with documentation that allows for codeable diagnosis and/or procedures. He/she works within the scope of the HIM Department to provide documentation that best represents the patient's clinical findings and treatment plan. This professional is also responsible for data quality review on specified records, resolution of DRG/APG/ASC coding changes with third party payers and provides structured education programs. The candidate must be able to follow standard practices in coding/reimbursement and to optimize payment for all financial schemes. He/she must demonstrate exceptional judgment and organizational ability and possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Education: Required\: Registered Nurse in the state of TN, Preferred\: BSN. MSN Experience: Required\: The candidate must have a strong clinical background (minimum of five years bed side nursing). Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office and/or Excel. Preferred\: The candidate would have an understanding of reimbursement principles and/or coding concepts. Experience with 3M 360 Position requirements/Licensure: Required\: Current license to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. 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\: CCDS or CDIP Department Position Summary: Responsible for communication with the medical staff to improve the quality and clarity of documentation of patients condition in the medical record. Reduces physician's workload through assistance with regulatory guides through clinical review. Supports documentation of clinically supported procedures. When documentation is incomplete, vague, or ambiguous, it is the responsibility of the CDI nurse to utilize the appropriate physician clarification process to obtain additional information that provides a codeable diagnosis, procedure. Reviews inpatient medical records to assign and sequence all appropriate diagnosis and procedures codes utilizing encoder software and proficiently translating diagnostic statements, physician orders, and other pertinent documentation. Reviews Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MSDRGs) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APRDRGs) on inpatient cases. Reviews appropriate CDI work lanes daily to address coding edits and needed corrections and follows procedure as needed to resolve these cases. Reviews accounts and performs needed correction for internal audits. This position may be assigned 2nd level review cases based on defined department processes. The CDI nurse will review these cases and follow department process for communication on missed findings. The employee must be detail oriented and able to assimilate large quantities of data, analyze the data and provide organized reports on the data. The employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge of problem identification and resolution. The individual must demonstrate the ability and desire to learn intense optimization techniques. The employee must be able to research data gathered and organize the data into a comprehensive educational presentation. The individual must have the professional demeanor needed to present education programs to various audience types. The individual must demonstrate flexibility in the scope and type of work assigned. The employee in this position must display the ability to be self-motivated, able to evaluate the scope of each day's work and display time management skills to accomplish the work evaluated. The employee must keep her/his licensure current by participating in continuing education. Other responsibilities include: - Adherence to Health Information Management (HIM) Coding and CDI policies. - Interprets and applies American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines to articulate and support appropriate principal, secondary diagnoses and procedures. - Adherence to Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and other third-party documentation guidelines in an effort to continually improve coding quality and accuracy. - Responsibility for maintaining knowledge referencing current diagnosis and procedural coding, coding guidelines and regulatory changes. - Contacts the appropriate department or physician for assistance in obtaining physician clarification of diagnoses. - Participates in performance improvement initiatives as assigned. This position must consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as defined by department Leadership.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred\: Experience: Required\: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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 NNICU Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in NNICU. The NNICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with Medical and Post Operative care of Acute or Critical Neuro patients, able to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains, and be proficient in Neurological exam. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, 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.

Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN - Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, Days - (25011364) Description Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN - Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, DaysBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Alliance - 10840 Texas Health Trail, Alliance/Keller, TX 76244Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmTravel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided) Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights:Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced, high volume inbound/outbound calls Compassion and empathy to our patients and the TeamJoin an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable Qualifications Here's What You NeedLVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire (required) Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program (required)6 months LVN experience (strongly preferred)1 year LVN experience (preferred) Proficient IV insertion and ECG rhythms experience (strongly preferred) ACLS or BCLS (required upon hire) Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients Demonstrate sound judgment and composure Ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards staff and patients Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism Efficient time management skills What You Will DoDelivers care to patients utilizing the LVN ProcessPerforms basic nursing care for patients by following established standards and procedures. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice. Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly. Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds and changes bandages. 10%Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Entity Highlights:Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth. org. #LI-CT1 Primary Location: AllianceOther Locations: Pecan Acres, Decatur, Dish, Northlake, Highland Village, Krum, Newark, Argyle, Haslet, Saginaw, Copper Canyon, Blue Mound, Rhome, Denton, Corral City, Flower Mound, Justin, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Westlake, Watauga, KellerJob: LVNOrganization: Texas Health Physicians Group 9250 Amberton Parkway TX 75243Travel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeJob Posting: Nov 3, 2025, 5:43:32 AMShift: Day JobEmployee Status: RegularJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-time

A highly skilled registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients being seen and treated at Erlanger. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and ancillary staff. Responds to in house codes, Rapid Response Alerts, Code Strokes, Code STEMI's and assists with transferring critically ill patients to the ICU. Responsible for rapidly triaging patients to determine treatment options. Coordinate with physicians on plan of care in an attempt to facilitate care and decrease in-house codes. Will use effective and constructive communication skills to convey evidence based practice at the bedside. May act as a project lead for department objectives and/or process improvement. May provide input and facilitates implementation of the emergency department's goals and objectives. Assist with orientation, competencies, and continuing education for staff. Actively participates in the evaluation of clinical staff under the direction of unit leadership. Participates in regular staff meetings and assists with recruitment and retention of clinical staff. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience: Required\: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in adult ICU and/or adult ED. Evidence of leadership abilities 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; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Previous case management, quality improvement and/or discharge planning experience. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. De-escalation training. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor. Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor Department Position Summary: The position of the Critical Care Nurse Clinician is to provide clinical expertise and continuity of care for critically ill and injured patients. This position requires a highly skilled, experienced and qualified nurse with emergency and critical care experience to manage patients in the regional academic Level 1 Trauma Center. He/she collaborates with the physicians to organize care delivery and to facilitate the flow of the patient through the system. Provides input in the development of standardized procedures and guidelines designed to improve patient care and outcomes. Assist the to meet the health system goals and objectives. He/She must possess a thorough knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and new developments. He/She must be flexible and willing to take on new tasks and participate in new projects. Must be a self-starter that enjoys leading a collaborative team. He/She must be willing to take on many roles; ICU nurse, ED nurse, floor nurse, patient representative, grief counselor, physician liaison, case manager, educator, etc. Flexibility is required as he/she will be asked to care for patients in extreme distress as part of this role while mentoring clinical bedside staff. He/She is expected to participate in educational projects, i.e. in-services with nursing staff, ACLS/TNCC/BLS/Annual credentialing/ATLS etc. He/She will assist in recruitment and retention of staff on the unit, and on boarding of new staff to the department fostering a supportive and collaborative approach. Will identify and monitor staff to develop as a clinical resource nurse. Facilitates open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff. Communicating areas of concern appropriately to leadership and actively identifies solutions for correction. Utilizes appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual. He/She must be willing to participate in injury prevention efforts coordinated through the Trauma Program. He/She may be utilized to collaborate with the Trauma Registrar and Trauma Program Manager to extract data and put data into NTRACS.

A highly skilled registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients being seen and treated at Erlanger. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and ancillary staff. Responds to in house codes, Rapid Response Alerts, Code Strokes, Code STEMI's and assists with transferring critically ill patients to the ICU. Responsible for rapidly triaging patients to determine treatment options. Coordinate with physicians on plan of care in an attempt to facilitate care and decrease in-house codes. Will use effective and constructive communication skills to convey evidence based practice at the bedside. May act as a project lead for department objectives and/or process improvement. May provide input and facilitates implementation of the emergency department's goals and objectives. Assist with orientation, competencies, and continuing education for staff. Actively participates in the evaluation of clinical staff under the direction of unit leadership. Participates in regular staff meetings and assists with recruitment and retention of clinical staff. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in adult ICU and/or adult ED. Evidence of leadership abilities 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; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Previous case management, quality improvement and/or discharge planning experience. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. De-escalation training. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor. Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor Department Position Summary: The position of the Critical Care Nurse Clinician is to provide clinical expertise and continuity of care for critically ill and injured patients. This position requires a highly skilled, experienced and qualified nurse with emergency and critical care experience to manage patients in the regional academic Level 1 Trauma Center. He/she collaborates with the physicians to organize care delivery and to facilitate the flow of the patient through the system. Provides input in the development of standardized procedures and guidelines designed to improve patient care and outcomes. Assist the to meet the health system goals and objectives. He/She must possess a thorough knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and new developments. He/She must be flexible and willing to take on new tasks and participate in new projects. Must be a self-starter that enjoys leading a collaborative team. He/She must be willing to take on many roles; ICU nurse, ED nurse, floor nurse, patient representative, grief counselor, physician liaison, case manager, educator, etc. Flexibility is required as he/she will be asked to care for patients in extreme distress as part of this role while mentoring clinical bedside staff. He/She is expected to participate in educational projects, i.e. in-services with nursing staff, ACLS/TNCC/BLS/Annual credentialing/ATLS etc. He/She will assist in recruitment and retention of staff on the unit, and on boarding of new staff to the department fostering a supportive and collaborative approach. Will identify and monitor staff to develop as a clinical resource nurse. Facilitates open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff. Communicating areas of concern appropriately to leadership and actively identifies solutions for correction. Utilizes appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual. He/She must be willing to participate in injury prevention efforts coordinated through the Trauma Program. He/She may be utilized to collaborate with the Trauma Registrar and Trauma Program Manager to extract data and put data into NTRACS. '274656

A highly skilled registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients being seen and treated at Erlanger. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and ancillary staff. Responds to in house codes, Rapid Response Alerts, Code Strokes, Code STEMI's and assists with transferring critically ill patients to the ICU. Responsible for rapidly triaging patients to determine treatment options. Coordinate with physicians on plan of care in an attempt to facilitate care and decrease in-house codes. Will use effective and constructive communication skills to convey evidence based practice at the bedside. May act as a project lead for department objectives and/or process improvement. May provide input and facilitates implementation of the emergency department's goals and objectives. Assist with orientation, competencies, and continuing education for staff. Actively participates in the evaluation of clinical staff under the direction of unit leadership. Participates in regular staff meetings and assists with recruitment and retention of clinical staff. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. De- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in adult ICU and/or adult ED. Evidence of leadership abilities 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; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Previous case management, quality improvement and/or discharge planning experience. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor. Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor Department Position Summary: The position of the Critical Care Nurse Clinician is to provide clinical expertise and continuity of care for critically ill and injured patients. This position requires a highly skilled, experienced and qualified nurse with emergency and critical care experience to manage patients in the regional academic Level 1 Trauma Center. He/she collaborates with the physicians to organize care delivery and to facilitate the flow of the patient through the system. Provides input in the development of standardized procedures and guidelines designed to improve patient care and outcomes. Assist the to meet the health system goals and objectives. He/She must possess a thorough knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and new developments. He/She must be flexible and willing to take on new tasks and participate in new projects. Must be a self-starter that enjoys leading a collaborative team. He/She must be willing to take on many roles; ICU nurse, ED nurse, floor nurse, patient representative, grief counselor, physician liaison, case manager, educator, etc. Flexibility is required as he/she will be asked to care for patients in extreme distress as part of this role while mentoring clinical bedside staff. He/She is expected to participate in educational projects, i.e. in-services with nursing staff, ACLS/TNCC/BLS/Annual credentialing/ATLS etc. He/She will assist in recruitment and retention of staff on the unit, and on boarding of new staff to the department fostering a supportive and collaborative approach. Will identify and monitor staff to develop as a clinical resource nurse. Facilitates open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff. Communicating areas of concern appropriately to leadership and actively identifies solutions for correction. Utilizes appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual. He/She must be willing to participate in injury prevention efforts coordinated through the Trauma Program. He/She may be utilized to collaborate with the Trauma Registrar and Trauma Program Manager to extract data and put data into NTRACS. '276556

A highly skilled registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients being seen and treated at Erlanger. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and ancillary staff. Responds to in house codes, Rapid Response Alerts, Code Strokes, Code STEMI's and assists with transferring critically ill patients to the ICU. Responsible for rapidly triaging patients to determine treatment options. Coordinate with physicians on plan of care in an attempt to facilitate care and decrease in-house codes. Will use effective and constructive communication skills to convey evidence based practice at the bedside. May act as a project lead for department objectives and/or process improvement. May provide input and facilitates implementation of the emergency department's goals and objectives. Assist with orientation, competencies, and continuing education for staff. Actively participates in the evaluation of clinical staff under the direction of unit leadership. Participates in regular staff meetings and assists with recruitment and retention of clinical staff. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. De- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience: Required\: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in adult ICU and/or adult ED. Evidence of leadership abilities 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; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Previous case management, quality improvement and/or discharge planning experience. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor. Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor Department Position Summary: The position of the Critical Care Nurse Clinician is to provide clinical expertise and continuity of care for critically ill and injured patients. This position requires a highly skilled, experienced and qualified nurse with emergency and critical care experience to manage patients in the regional academic Level 1 Trauma Center. He/she collaborates with the physicians to organize care delivery and to facilitate the flow of the patient through the system. Provides input in the development of standardized procedures and guidelines designed to improve patient care and outcomes. Assist the to meet the health system goals and objectives. He/She must possess a thorough knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and new developments. He/She must be flexible and willing to take on new tasks and participate in new projects. Must be a self-starter that enjoys leading a collaborative team. He/She must be willing to take on many roles; ICU nurse, ED nurse, floor nurse, patient representative, grief counselor, physician liaison, case manager, educator, etc. Flexibility is required as he/she will be asked to care for patients in extreme distress as part of this role while mentoring clinical bedside staff. He/She is expected to participate in educational projects, i.e. in-services with nursing staff, ACLS/TNCC/BLS/Annual credentialing/ATLS etc. He/She will assist in recruitment and retention of staff on the unit, and on boarding of new staff to the department fostering a supportive and collaborative approach. Will identify and monitor staff to develop as a clinical resource nurse. Facilitates open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff. Communicating areas of concern appropriately to leadership and actively identifies solutions for correction. Utilizes appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual. He/She must be willing to participate in injury prevention efforts coordinated through the Trauma Program. He/She may be utilized to collaborate with the Trauma Registrar and Trauma Program Manager to extract data and put data into NTRACS.

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. A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the EEH Surgery Post Anesthesia Care unit. Must have the ability to take call after hours. 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 from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: One year nursing experience in a critical care setting. 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: One to Three years' experience in critical care preferred. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS prior to unit/department and maintained going forward ACLS- required at end of unit orientation PALS- required at end of unit orientation Completion of 4 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement upon hire (will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). 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: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice. 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. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patients perioperative and post-operative plan of care. Individual must have the abilities to communicate effectively with staff physicians, and other departments concerning all aspects of patient care.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the BEH Surgery Pre-op Holding area and Post Anesthesia Care unit. The PACU nurse can also float to intra-op, and would be responsible for the assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the plan of care for the patient during the perioperative phase of surgery. 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. One year nursing experience. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices, current general and ophthalmology-specific trends in perioperative nursing care, and organizational guidelines and procedures. Preferred\: One to Three years' experience in critical care preferred. 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 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 care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 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 patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the surgical department policies and procedures. This individual demonstrates the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities in his/her performance as a patient advocate. The Registered Professional Nurse works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This individual further contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the BEH Surgery Pre-op Holding area and Post Anesthesia Care unit. 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. One year nursing experience. Preferred: One to Three years' experience in critical care preferred. 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 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 care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 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 patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the surgical department policies and procedures.