Program Coordinator (RN License Required), Pulmonary ICU - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This Program Coordinator opportunity within Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit is designed as a pathway toward a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role. The Program Coordinator will partner closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical initiatives, staff development, quality outcomes, and practice improvement within the Pulmonary ICU. The role provides an opportunity to build experience and competencies aligned with Clinical Nurse Specialist practice while contributing meaningfully to the unit’s clinical and professional goals. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist preparation, or willingness to complete the graduate education required for CNS preparation within the established program timeframe.
If not currently CNS-certified or enrolled in a CNS program, must enroll in and successfully complete an approved Clinical Nurse Specialist program within the timeframe established by the department.
Adult critical care nursing experience.
Demonstrated interest in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, nursing education, and professional development.
3 years relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Current CNS certification or current enrollment in a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Experience in Pulmonary ICU, Medical ICU, or another adult critical care setting.
Experience leading evidence-based practice or quality improvement initiatives.
Experience mentoring or educating nursing staff.
Experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

Acts as an internal and external consultant and liaison to promote agreed upon clinical enterprise or Patient Care Center goals.
Reviews nursing care plans for selected patients and serves as a resource to the nursing staff.
Teaches and models new skills/care modalities for the health care team.
Serves as a mentor to nursing staff on clinical, professional and research practices that support high quality, satisfying and cost beneficial care across the continuum.
Fosters individual and corporate staff development in the area of specialty.
Directs and/or conducts needs assessments for individuals or groups.
Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates orientation and continuing education systems.
Participates in scholarly and/or research activities in area of expertise.
Maintains current knowledge of professional literature.
Conducts, coordinates or participates in research studies.
Writes for publication.
Teaches, precepts or mentors nursing students.
Participates in community projects.
Assists in designing tools and systems to facilitate and optimize nursing care.
Uses continuous improvement techniques (Plan, Do, Study, Act) to select or target areas/processes for improvement.
Mentors others in the continuous improvement cycle.
Shares results of process improvement with others on a timely basis either through verbal or written presentations.
Provides expert nursing care to selected patients in area of specialty.
Plans and manages patient care.
Provides patient and family education.
Prepares patient for the next level of care.
Addresses problems.
Communicates/collaborates effectively to meet patient and team goals.
Under the direction of the PCC Administrative Director, participates in program development.
Coordinates or directs program development.
Implements program(s).
Evaluates program results and processes.