Registered Nurse Supervisor jobs at Erlanger Health System

A registered professional nurse employed on the Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSDU) of Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures/surgery, invasive pulmonary procedures/surgery, and those experiencing acute myocardial infarction and/or cardiac rhythm disturbances. Education: Required: * Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. * Annual Erlanger Health System HLC courses. 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: * N\A Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: * Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee * BLS certification completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. * ACLS and NIHSS certification to be completed within the first 6 months of hire to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. * Annual training as required by area of practice (Annual review day/Elsevier's/EOLs) 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 by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice (CVRN/ANCC). Department Position Summary: The RN on the Cardiac Stepdown Unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and/or indirect care of patients undergoing cardiac and/or pulmonary procedures/surgery, as well as patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction and/or cardiac rhythm disturbances. The registered nurse must be able to assess and monitor patients pre- and post-procedure, as well as administer medications and assist with bedside procedures under the direction of EHS physicians. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the Cardiac Stepdown Unit. He/she 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. The employee must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures manual. '272784

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center. Medical Call Center nurse is responsible for indirect care of the patient through information given telephonically. Education: Required: Graduate form an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulation; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Computer and keyboard skills required. Three years experience in pediatrics. Preferred: Pediatric settings: ambulatory, medical/surgical unit, emergency room or urgent care, public health pediatric nursing. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure 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: Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to assess level of urgency of health care by phone utilizing a computerized LVM algorithm system for telephone triage. Ability to evaluate problem and symptoms, select appropriate guideline or protocol, determine urgency level for advice, implement and evaluate plan of care. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The individual must be able 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 defined by the department s policies and procedures. Ability to assess the need for and recommend pharmacological medications per physician standing order or approved protocol recommendation and accurately phone prescriptions to pharmacies when appropriate. Ability to operate office equipment necessary for documentation and electronic chart transmission adhering to confidentiality policies. Evaluation of abilities is performed by the call center manager by direct observation, by auditing recordings of the call and by periodic chart audit, daily reports generated by the LVM program, and discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '256897

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. Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Experience: Required: The Women's/Children's Float RN must have at least two years of experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting which would allow them to work independently in all areas of Women services at East and Baroness Campuses (L&D, HRPU, MBU, and GYN ONC) and at least one area of Children's Hospital (CHED, PICU, NICU, or Acute Care). Preferred: Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in the L&D 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 the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. PALS (if applicable), ACLS and maintain going forward. NRP/STABLE within 6 months of start date De-escalation training (Ex: MOAB) within 6 months and maintain going forward. See units 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 inpatient obstetrics 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. '270076

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or Physician (s) a registered professional nurse employed with the UT-Erlanger Neurosurgery Group of Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients, assisting physicians/providers as needed with computer entry, scheduling, data collection. All standard nursing practices and principles are used for the care of the neurosurgery patient, including pharmacology, patient assessment and procedures documentation. 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 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 to manage the practice's patient population. Participates in the practice's quality management process and performance evaluation. Other duties included: *Care will include, but not be limited to scheduling/screening for procedure appointments, clinical assessment of the patient, preparation for Epidural Steroid Injections; post-procedure assessment and management, and patient education. *EPIC ECHART Trainer for the departments *Joint Commission/DNV representative for the departments Education: Required\: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. Annual Erlanger Health System E-Online learning Modules 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. Must have 2 years of clinical nursing experience. Preferred\: Previous experience in neurosurgery Previous physician office experience Previous electronic medical record experience Previous Critical Care/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 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 RN, Procedure Nurse with the UT-Erlanger Neurosurgery must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and/or indirect care of patients with neurosurgical disease processes. The registered nurse must be able to assess and care for patients during the pre- and post-operative periods- checking heart rhythm, vital signs, pain scale and oxygen saturation per standards. The RN, Procedure Nurse. The RN, Procedure Nurse must be able to assist with procedures under the direction of EHS physicians- monitoring moderate sedation, giving sedation and pain IV medications, positioning patient for procedures, assessing patient post procedure for mobility, sensation, vital signs, pain scale and oxygen saturation. RN, Procedure Nurse will document according the Erlanger's standards within the pre- and post- procedure flow sheets, using approved abbreviations. RN, Procedure Nurse will maintain medication and narcotic counts each procedure day. The RN, Procedure Nurse will maintain emergency code drug box and equipment. The RN, Procedure Nurse tests, screening patients for procedures, pulling testing and lab results, and assist with charge capture and coding. The RN, Procedure Nurse under the direction of the provider, will review and educate patient on findings. The RN, Procedure Nurse will review medication lists with patients as per medication reconciliation protocol. The RN, Procedure Nurse will serve as ECHART super user for the office. The RN, Procedure Nurse will assist with education on Joint Commission/DNV requirements and maintaining standards throughout the office setting, assisting with in house surveys for Joint Commission readiness .The RN, Procedure Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by UT-Erlanger Neurosurgery. He/she 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. The employee must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures manual.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the supervision of a physician. The responsibility of the procedure nurse is to closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures. 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: - 1-2 years of surgical specialty procedures 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. 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: - ACLS Department Position Summary\: The procedure nurse is responsible for coordinating procedure time and scheduling. They are also responsible for conducting an initial and ongoing assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group. The procedure nurse will be responsible for starting IV s, administrating medications, drawing lab work, taking patient history and performing patient assessments. Must be able to recognize risks and complications related to procedures through knowledge of physical assessment. The responsibility of the procedure nurse is to closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures. When not working in the procedure area the nurse will assist providers and staff in the department within the patient care tasks or other duties as assigned.

Erlanger Medical Group is comprised of 50+ locations in the Chattanooga and surrounding regions and employs over 500+ providers. The Patient Service Representative position is vital to the success of our practices. We have opportunities available in Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urology, and Women's Services. We welcome all applicants to apply to this position for consideration of any of these available specialty areas. 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 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\: N/A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. 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 patient's 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 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 unit's 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.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center. Medical Call Center nurse is responsible for indirect care of the patient through information given telephonically. Education: Required\: Graduate form an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulation; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Computer and keyboard skills required. Three years experience in pediatrics. Preferred: Pediatric settings\: ambulatory, medical/surgical unit, emergency room or urgent care, public health pediatric nursing. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure 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: Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to assess level of urgency of health care by phone utilizing a computerized LVM algorithm system for telephone triage. Ability to evaluate problem and symptoms, select appropriate guideline or protocol, determine urgency level for advice, implement and evaluate plan of care. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The individual must be able 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 defined by the department s policies and procedures. Ability to assess the need for and recommend pharmacological medications per physician standing order or approved protocol recommendation and accurately phone prescriptions to pharmacies when appropriate. Ability to operate office equipment necessary for documentation and electronic chart transmission adhering to confidentiality policies. Evaluation of abilities is performed by the call center manager by direct observation, by auditing recordings of the call and by periodic chart audit, daily reports generated by the LVM program, and discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

A registered professional nurse employed with the Academic Urologists of Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients undergoing invasive urology procedures/surgery, and those experiencing acute urologic maladies. 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 accredited School of Nursing. Annual Erlanger Health System HLC courses 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 require special education Previous physician office experience Preferred\: Previous experience in urology practice 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 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 RN with the Academic Urologists must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and/or indirect care of patients undergoing urologic procedures/surgery, as well as patients experiencing acute and chronic urologic maladies. The registered nurse must be able to assess and monitor patients pre- and post-procedure, as well as administer medications and assist with procedures under the direction of EHS physicians. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the Academic Urologists. He/she 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. The employee must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures manual.

An RN, Surgery Coordinator is a registered nurse, responsible for direct & indirect patient care of patients in their department. They are responsible for the daily coordination of surgical cases including planning, logistics, staffing, specific specialty needs, and instrumentation. This team member is also available during and after hours for consultation. The RN, Surgery Coordinator must demonstrate critical thinking skills to ensure proper and timely care of elective, urgent, and emergent patients entering the Operating Room. The duties and responsibilities of the RN, Surgery Coordinator are interchangeable with the other RN, Surgery Coordinator duties and responsibilities. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited School of nursing. Preferred: BSN, RNFA &/or BS in Health Related Field Experience: Required\: Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience within specialty area Preferred: Demonstrates progressive leadership characteristics Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice in the State of Tennessee or eNLC lincensure. CNOR (Permissible to obtain certification within one year of employment/transfer or eligibility) If certification is not obtained within one year of employment/transfer or eligibility, employee must maintain 30 contact hours/CEU's per year related to perioperative care. BLS completed prior to going to 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. Department Position Summary: The RN Surgical Specialty Coordinator will provide: Clinical expertise in coordinating patient care to the specialty area. Collaborate with the specialty manager and QA Education coordinator for the educational needs of the staff, physician. Coordinator case turnover and set up time. Act as a liaison between the hospital, surgeons and vendors Participate in data management and inventory control Coordination of scheduling cases with supervision of the manager Trouble shoot problems with equipment Resource person for Central Sterile. Demonstrate self-direction. Provide leadership and assume responsibility for developing and maintaining clinical expertise and professional skills. Report directly to the specialty manger of the service, Assisting with coaching and counseling with team members, and decisions that affect the overall performance and growth of the service. Required to work flexible hours to assist with daily schedule. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to individualize patient care to meet age specific needs. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the plan of care for the patient during the perioperative phase of surgery. They must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to individualize patient care to meet age specific needs. The surgery specialty coordinator works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The RN in Labor & Delivery must have the knowledge and skills with electronic fetal monitoring of the obstetrical patient regardless of gestational age. They must be knowledgeable in the postoperative care of the obstetrical patient, be familiar with newborn care, as well as familiar with neonatal resuscitation. Education: Required\: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Experience: Required\: - Knowledge of general, obstetrical, gynecological, and neonatal nursing principles & practice skills - Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, & regulations - Knowledge of current trends & new developments - Knowledge of principles & practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred\: 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: - Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. - BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to maintain ongoing thereafter. - NRP certification within 6 months of hire and maintain ongoing thereafter. - ACLS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter. - De-escalation training/certification (example\: MOAB) within 6 months and maintain ongoing yearly 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 inpatient obstetrics or Women's health field. Department Position Summary: The RN in Labor & Delivery must have the knowledge and skills with electronic fetal monitoring of the obstetrical patient regardless of gestational age. They must be knowledgeable in the postoperative care of the obstetrical patient, be familiar with newborn care, as well as familiar with neonatal resuscitation.

A registered professional nurse employed in the Medical Ambulatory Care Unit (CARDIAC SHORT STAY) of Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and indirect care of patient's pre and post procedures .The registered nurse must be able to prepare the patients pre and recover the patient post for invasive caths, EP studies, radiology procedures , and Pulmonary procedures. Provide direct and indirect care of patients pre and post for procedures done in CARDIAC SHORT STAY Education: Required\: Graduate from 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: N\\A 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 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: ACLS certification ACLS certified Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and indirect care of patient's pre and post procedures. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the 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. The employee must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedure manual. The Medical Ambulatory Care Unit provide care pre and post for Radiology ,Lumbar Puncture, Ultrasounds, Renal Biopsy, Liver Biopsy, Arteriograms, Fistulograms, Pic Lines, Myelograms, CT Scans, MRI, Cardiac Arteriograms, EP Studies, Pacemakers, and Venogram. Procedures done on the unit are Cardioversions, Tilt Procedures, Paracenthesis, Lumbar Punctures, PIC Lines, Thoracenthesis, Infusions (Dobutrex and Natrecor), and Anesthesia involved Tee's.

A registered professional critical care nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Responsible for safely performing all forms of treatments and therapies that are done in the dialysis 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. Preferred\: ICU or previous Dialysis 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 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: A registered nurse in the dialysis unit must be familiar with treatment modalities of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, apheresis, and continuous renal replacement therapy, have the skill to assess for complications and outcomes of each modality. Must be able to start, check, test and troubleshoot fixed and portable R.O. water treatment systems. Must have completed a critical care course and maintain ACLS, BLS certification. Must be available to take on call at least 2 times a week and work overtime to provide appropriate staffing for the unit and complete necessary patient treatments. Must be a resource to other units caring for patients with renal failure and be willing to travel to other units to access different types of dialysis catheters.

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\: 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\: N/A 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: 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 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. Education: Required\: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred\: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Experience: Required\: The Women's/Children's Float RN must have at least two years of experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting which would allow them to work independently in all areas of Women services at East and Baroness Campuses (L&D, HRPU, MBU, and GYN ONC) and at least one area of Children's Hospital (CHED, PICU, NICU, or Acute Care). Preferred: Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in the L&D 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 the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. PALS (if applicable), ACLS and maintain going forward. NRP/STABLE within 6 months of start date De-escalation training (Ex\: MOAB) within 6 months and maintain going forward. See units 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 inpatient obstetrics 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.

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, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing. 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 within 6 mo. of hire. 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: Employee must be able to provide kind and compassionate care to patients, many of which may have significant cognitive and/or functional impairment with variety of illnesses. Employee must have good assessment skills to gather information, relay relevant data to other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team and participate in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan of care. Employee must possess communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, ancillary departments and community agencies; must possess supervision skills to assure that staff work efficiently to complete assignments in a timely manner, consistently delivers excellent care and assures the smooth functioning of their shift and a smooth transition to the next shift to support the continuum of quality care. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective to 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 provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must have the ability to assess patient's age 15 and older and must be able to develop, implement and evaluate the individualized plan of care. Employee must have the 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 is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient with a variety of surgical related conditions. Including but not limited to orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, bariatric, vascular, and pre-transplant patients. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Annual Erlanger Health System EOL and Elsevier courses. 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: N/A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS and ACLS completed prior to going to 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 The RN on the eSTAR, Emergency Surgical Admission Unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and indirect care of patient with a variety of surgical related conditions. Including but not limited to orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, bariatric, vascular, and pre-transplant patients. The RN must be able to assess and monitor patients pre and post procedure, as well as administer medications and assist with bedside procedures under the supervision of an EHS physician. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age and acuity of patients served in eSTAR. eSTAR serves a patient population ranging from Med-Surg level of care to Stepdown level of care, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-5\:1 dependent on patient acuity level. The RN 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. The RN must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures manual. 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 Patient Safety Coordinator investigates significant safety and sentinel events and represents a key position in safety improvement and risk mitigation. Being a self-starter, having attention to detail, and having a passion for process improvement through causal analysis are key characteristics for this position. The Patient Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the hospital's Patient Safety program through focused reviews/investigations relative to patient/staff safety; facilitation of root cause analysis; presentation of reviews/investigations/root causes and associated data review and analysis. The Patient Safety Coordinator: Monitors enterprise-wide patient safety event reporting system (eSafe); Facilitates Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-related sentinel event investigations; Facilitates apparent and root cause analyses of safety events, including interviews, HPI standard RCA meeting coordination, and document coordination; Aids in initial and ongoing risk and patient harm reduction processes; Facilities education of staff on ACA and RCA processes and development of corrective action plans; Communicates outcomes from ACA/RCAs to organization, as appropriate; Monitors action items from ACA/RCAs for completion; Helps coordinate data submission to relevant Patient Safety Organizations (Press Ganey PSO and Child's Health PSO); and, Additional responsibilities may include projects to identify and manage improvement opportunities for key operational and clinical initiatives. Education: Required\: Associate Degree in Nursing or other health-related field. Preferred\: Registered Nurse (RN) Experience: Required\: Three to five years of recent healthcare experience in an acute care or critical access facility. Proficient in computer and internet skills, specifically MS Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Preferred\: Previous experience with MS Visio, pivot tables, other information and data analysis tools; Experience with use of improvement science tools (e.g. PDCA/PDSA cycles, Key Driver Diagrams, Process Maps) desired, however department will train; Experience with facilitation in process improvement (PI) projects; Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements; Familiarity with ISO 9001\: 2015 criteria; Experience with Electronic Medical Record chart review. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration: Required\: License to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Department Position Summary\: Monitors enterprise-wide patient safety event reporting system (eSafe); Facilitates Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-related sentinel event investigations; Facilitates apparent and root cause analyses of safety events, including interviews, HPI standard RCA meeting coordination, and document coordination; Aids in initial and ongoing risk and patient harm reduction processes; Facilities education of staff on ACA and RCA processes and development of corrective action plans; Communicates outcomes from ACA/RCAs to organization, as appropriate; Monitors action items from ACA/RCAs for completion; Helps coordinate data submission to relevant Patient Safety Organizations (Press Ganey PSO and Child's Health PSO); and, Additional responsibilities may include projects to identify and manage improvement opportunities for key operational and clinical initiatives.

The Transplant Quality Analyst RN is responsible for prioritization, development, implementation, assessment, interpretation and improvement of data related to the Transplant Department at Erlanger Health System. - Ensure that appropriate process, outcome, and balancing metrics are collected and communicated in an effective and timely manner to the relevant internal customers. o This requires an understanding of relevant data being collected in hospital computerized medical records and other relevant systems and understanding effective ways to extract needed data. o This may include developing, maintaining, and/or auditing external logs and data collection tools, as needed. o This may also include developing and/or maintaining balanced scorecards and dashboards and coordinating data across multiple sources or platforms. - Use lean and six sigma tools to assist process owners with developing new and enhanced processes to improve Transplant quality, and ensure implementation of related process changes - Conduct audits for pre- and post-transplant records, and pre- and post-living donor records, and track and trend variances that are identified. - Provide data and presentation support and preparation services for meetings where Transplant Quality is discussed. - Present pertinent metrics and outcomes to the hospital quality committee according to the QAPI plan. - Maintain tracking logs including adverse events within e-Safe. - Ensure that relevant quality data requirements from regulatory agencies are addressed and fulfilled or escalated as needed. - Provide any needed documentation or information for departments or initiatives in the hospital, such as apparent cause analysis or root cause analysis initiatives. - The Transplant Quality Analyst RN must be able to perform data compilation and analytics and communicate results effectively and professionally. - The Transplant Quality Analyst RN will develop and manage the quality initiatives and metrics related to solid organ transplant, monitor quality of care, and ensure regulatory compliance with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and DNV. This position will also plan and execute strategies to remedy current and anticipated quality and regulatory compliance issues. Education: Required\: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in an analytical field or Nursing. Strong related experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Critical thinking skills and strong interpersonal skills. Must possess the ability to assess and analyze complex problems and be able to draw conclusions and make recommendations. Strong technical ability in basic business software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information or issues in a confidential and respectful manner. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service and telephone courtesy. The ability to defuse stressful situations. Experience: Required: At least 2 years' analytic experience, including extensive use of software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SPSS, SAS, R Programming, or other related programs. Preferred: If non-nursing education; 1 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment. A strong renal clinical knowledge and background are preferred. Understanding of kidney transplantation; with two years or more experience appropriate to transplantation. Experience in organ call. Bilingual skills are a plus. Quality background in transplant. Additional skills such as, but not limited to computer science, accounting, finance, public health, economics, engineering, or a bio-statistics related field. At least three years of general nursing practice; knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments, principles and practices of nursing. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed 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\: Yellow, Green or Black Belt Department Position Summary: The Transplant Quality Analyst RN is responsible for the Quality Assurance and Process Improvement processes and programs for Transplant Department at Erlanger Health System. The Transplant Quality Analyst RN must be able to communicate effectively and professionally and ensure that appropriate process, outcome, and balancing metrics are collected and communicated in an effective and timely manner to the relevant internal customers. This requires an understanding of relevant data being collected in hospital computerized medical records and other relevant systems and understanding effective ways to extract needed data. This may include developing, maintaining, and/or auditing external logs and data collection tools, as needed. This may also include developing and/or maintaining balanced scorecards and dashboards and coordinating data across multiple sources or platforms.

A registered professional nurse employed on the Trauma Stepdown Unit (TSDU) of Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients with a variety of traumatic or surgical related conditions, including but not limited to fractures, head injuries, blunt and penetrating trauma, extended surgical recovery. Education: Required\: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing; Annual Erlanger Health System EOL and Elsevier courses.. 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\: N\\A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee BLS and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification completed prior to going to 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 RN on the Trauma Stepdown Unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive direct and/or indirect care of patients with a variety of traumatic or surgical related conditions, including but not limited to fractures, head injuries, blunt and penetrating trauma, gunshot/stabbing, MVC or extended surgical recovery. The registered nurse must be able to assess and monitor patients pre- and post-procedure, as well as administer medications and assist with bedside procedures under the direction of EHS physicians. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and acuity of the patients served on the Trauma Stepdown Unit. Patients located on TSDU have a higher acuity level than a general Med Surg floor requiring a 4\:1 ratio. He/she 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. The employee must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures manual.