ER RN
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (ER)

Assignment Overview

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3x12 or 4x12 (12 hours per day, 48 hours per week)
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Floating: May be required to float to other units based on need
• Systems: Medication system: Omnicell. Documentation system: EPIC.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year (1 year of experience)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam: Physician statement within 1 year of start attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• TB: Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT) within 90 days of start, or chest X-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations: Flu vaccine or exemption on file by deadline (pre-start 10/5; working candidates 11/6). Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Hepatitis B requires vaccine documentation, a positive titer, or a signed declination.
• Drug screen: 5-panel within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel.
• Background: 7-year background check, OIG and EPLS/SAM searches, OFAC search, and E-Verify or attestation
• Respirator fit test: Completed onsite during orientation

Testing and Training

• Medication test: Passing score 84%, two attempts; must be completed annually
• Color blindness test: Required for ED nurses, score of 100%
• Core Parts I–III: Required, passing score 80%, updated annually
• Competency exam: Completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Online modules: About 12 hours, must be completed within 72 hours of assignment. The facility will not clear a nurse to start until these are complete.
• Badge photo: Required, sent the Tuesday before start