RN NW9s Trauma/Surgical Fulltime Nights **$6/hr Premium Differential **

About the role

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for nursing practice in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger’s Models of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises delegated staff, addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, coordinates the plan of care with other professionals, and participates in patient safety initiatives. All bedside nurses work within a matrix system that emphasizes Customer‑Focus, Cost‑Effective Care, Communication, Competent Care, and Compassionate Care, guided by the Benner Model of novice to expert.

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, identifying and communicating risks that could impact patient safety.
• Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
• Anticipate potential emergency situations and intervene safely and appropriately, seeking assistance when needed.
• Develop relationships with patients and families that facilitate mutual involvement in care planning.
• Demonstrate basic critical‑thinking skills.
• Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Complete population‑specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit’s scope of service.
• Provide culturally competent care to patients and families.
• Demonstrate awareness of evidence‑based practice.
• Utilize appropriate time management and meet expectations for punctuality and attendance.
• Show flexibility in scheduling to support staffing needs of patient‑care areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and all interdisciplinary team members, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
• Implement the plan of care and identify resources to meet patient needs.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient conditions that may affect unit staffing or safe care delivery.
• Contribute to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and addressing interpersonal conflicts.
• Take responsibility for completing required education and mandatory programs, including hospital and unit‑based competencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute positively to unit‑based performance‑improvement outcomes.
• Update the individual matrix with specific information reflecting accomplishments.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Prior experience delivering patient care in a similar care setting.

Requirements

• Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• BLS certification completed prior to unit/department assignment and maintained thereafter.
• For non‑Tennessee residents, obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
• Preferred: Nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.

Pay

$6 per hour premium differential.

Schedule

Full‑time, standard regular hours.