RN - Medical Group

Job Description - RN - Erlanger Medical Group - Full-Time (39757)

Location: Physician Practices Chattanooga, TN

Departments: Cardiology, GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urology, Women's Services

Employment Type: Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5

Description:

Erlanger Medical Group is comprised of 50+ locations in the Chattanooga and surrounding regions and employs over 500+ providers. The RN position is vital to the success of our practices. We welcome all applicants to apply for consideration in any of the 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 involves a team-based approach to care, coordinating care for patients, and supporting patients/families/caregivers in self-management and behavior change. The RN 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 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 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 the 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 lifespan 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.