Clinical Staff Leader - Out-Patient Surgery - PACU - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System seeks a registered professional nurse to practice nursing according to the state’s Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger’s Models of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers patient care, supervises qualified staff, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals to address physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand-off communication and bedside shift report to effectively communicate with the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by complying with hospital policies/procedures and identifying/communicating risks.
• Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments; interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data.
• Anticipate potential emergency situations and intervene safely, seeking assistance if needed.
• Develop a relationship with patient/family to facilitate mutual involvement in care planning.
• Demonstrate basic critical thinking skills and document concisely, accurately, and completely.
• Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by unit scope of service.
• Provide culturally competent care and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
• Manage time effectively, meet punctuality/attendance expectations, and demonstrate scheduling flexibility.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Implement the plan of care and identify resources to meet patient needs.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient conditions that may impact staffing or safe care.
• Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and conflict resolution.
• Complete hospital and unit-based competencies and mandatory education programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.
• Update individual matrix with accomplishments reflecting professional development (Customer-Focus, Cost-Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, Compassionate Care).

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• BLS certification completed prior to unit assignment and maintained.
• PALS certification within one year of hire.
• For non-Tennessee residents: Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a similar care setting.

Schedule

• Out-Patient Surgery - PACU
• 3 shifts of 12 hours (3 - 12’s)