Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The nurse provides safe, evidence-based care to out-patient radiation oncology patients, including drug regimen education and holistic assessments. They coordinate care plans with healthcare professionals and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with a current nursing license and BLS certification. A BSN and certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) or ACLS are preferred.
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care as assigned and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgement. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, the nurse conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Erlanger Health System.
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience: Required: None
Prior experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting.
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.
Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) Other nationally recognized certification in area of practice. ACLS
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