About the role#
Erlanger is hiring a Nurse Tech for the 1 East Wing 2 unit. This is a full-time, on-site role for nursing students currently in their final year of school. You will assist the nursing team by providing direct and indirect patient care to medical and surgical patients.
What you'll do#
- Perform nursing functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Help patients with activities of daily living and medical procedures.
- Assess patient status and identify age-specific care requirements.
- Operate equipment needed for patient care.
- Work as a Patient Care Technician when required.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to provide appropriate care.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program with graduation expected within one year.
- A medical background and knowledge of general nursing principles.
- Current BLS certification before starting on the unit.
- Completion of 8 hours of education regarding Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement, with 4 of those hours completed as Erlanger Online Education upon hire.
Location & details#
- The role is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
About Erlanger
Erlanger is a non-profit health system based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1889, the organization operates seven hospitals and serves a 50,000 square-mile region across four states. It maintains an affiliation with the University of Tennessee Health Science College of Medicine. The system provides specialized care including trauma, pediatrics, and surgical robotics.
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