Neonatal Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Neonatal Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This role offers the opportunity to impact pediatric patients and families, utilizing critical skills with autonomy. The position involves extensive orientation to the NICU, ER, and Transport, with opportunities for advancement. The team emphasizes camaraderie and family-centered care. The job summary outlines the application of the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. Effective communication with the healthcare team, collaboration on patient goals, and progress evaluation are key. Professional growth is encouraged according to Board of Nursing standards. The work hours are full-time nights, 36 hours weekly.

Requirements

3 years experience in Pediatric ICU/CCU/ER or NICU
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Care Planning (Novice)
Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Collaborates in establishing the 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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.