RN, Staff Nurse - Baroness Hospital - ICU Float Pool - Full-time

RN, Staff Nurse - Baroness Hospital - ICU Float Pool - Full-time 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. BLS Certified. Preferred: ACLS; Critical Care Course 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: 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. Department Position Summary: The Admissions Unit Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Admissions Unit. The 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 Admissions Unit ICU unit must be familiar with the care of a diverse population and be able to prioritize care; be able to maintain flexibility and float as needed to provide critical care in various settings in addition to the Admissions Unit. The nurse will assist the admitting physician in determi