Job Summary:
Responsible for facilitating transfers and direct admits to include transcribing physician telephone phone orders (if necessary) for all patients that requiring admission to Erlanger Health System. This includes contacting and receiving acceptance from physicians for all types of patients. Also responsible for the assignment of beds which include Med/Surg, telemetry and Intensive Care beds, and activation the Rapid Response team. The Critical Care Nurse must maintain and promote an attitude of professionalism as reflected by courteous actions, maintenance of confidentiality and appropriate presentation of self; consistently demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide interactive communications appropriate to the age of the patient being served.

Education:
Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. De-escalation training, if applicable.

Preferred: Specialized courses in computer programs; BSN

Experience:
Required: Possesses a minimum of 1 year critical care in the last 5 to 10 years. Must be proficient in a wide variety of high-level nursing skills. They need to be experts in evaluating intensive care patients and recognizing complication. Must have knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizations functions, policies, and regulations; and knowledge of current trends and new developments. Must excel at interpersonal communication skills, leadership, critical thinking and decision-making. be well organized and methodical. Should possess a general knowledge of COBRA/EMTALA as applicable to patient transfers. Must be able to work in confined area.

Preferred: Good organizational skills, computer proficiency and customer service skills. Prior managerial experience, flexible, pleasant, and self-directed.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Current license to practice in the State of Tennessee. CCRN or CEN certification or obtain within 2 years of employment. 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:
Responsible for facilitating the smooth transition of patients transferring from other health care facilities and transfers within the enterprise. Interacts with internal and external staff via telephone, fax, e-mail, and in person. Must interface with physicians and their staff, Registration and Admitting Departments, Emergency Department, and other internal departments.