RN eSTAR Surgical Admit Unit- Fulltime Nights

RN eSTAR Surgical Admit Unit- Fulltime Nights

Job Summary: 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.