RN CSDU Fulltime Nights at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Care, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Invasive Procedures, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, NIHSS Certification, Nursing Principles, Growth and Development, Patient Monitoring, Emergency Response, Healthcare Regulations, Organizational Functions, Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: 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.

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Responsibilities

The RN on the Cardiac Stepdown Unit is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients undergoing cardiac and pulmonary procedures. This includes assessing and monitoring patients pre- and post-procedure, administering medications, and assisting with bedside procedures under the direction of physicians.