Job Summary:
Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient.

Education:
Required:
Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program.

Preferred:
N/A

Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background required.

Preferred:
N/A

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward. De-escalation training.

Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in Labor & Delivery. The employee must not give any medications, including pain pills, any injections, insulin, or provide eye ointment or vaccines to any newborn.