RN, Virtual Care Nurse - Baroness Hospital - Telemedicine - PRN

• License/Certification/Registration
• Required:
• Current license to practice 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

• Provides safe and effective patient care by using evidence based best practices. The professional nurse at Erlanger:
• Maintains a safe therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and identifying and communicating risks that have potential impact to patient safety. Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
• Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervene safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
• Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
• Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
• Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
• Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
• Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
• Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes. Updates their individual matrix with specific information to reflect accomplishments.