Assessment Nurse - Home Care (Weekends)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Assessment Nurse for Home Care. This role involves collaborating in the establishment of the home health plan of care, coordinating and implementing care delivery, and anticipating patient needs across the continuum. The nurse will analyze comprehensive patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress, and apply interventions for effective outcomes. Strategies to promote health and a safe environment will be employed. This is a 32-hour per week position, primarily focused on weekends, serving patients in Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties. The nursing team assists with daily tasks, medication management, and provides emotional support.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
1 year experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Care Planning (Novice)
Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
GENERATE NEW IDEAS: (NOVICE)
Applies Technology (Novice)
Adapts to Change (Novice)
NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION HOME CARE(NOVICE)

Responsibilities

Collaborates in establishing the home health plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment.
Works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician-ordered care in the home setting.