Psych Registered Nurse, Adult 2 (Geriatrics), Evenings (3pm-11pm), VPH
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We are dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated. We are committed to uniting talented, compassionate individuals to deliver advanced care to our community. This position is within the VPH Adult II Program, a 16-bed unit caring for adult patients with diagnoses including those aged 55+ and those under 55 with geriatric lifestyles (chronic medical comorbidities characteristic of later life or significant assistive devices), and dementia (including Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia). The nurse to patient ratio is 1:6.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline program
- 1 year RN experience
- Active RN license
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
- Relevant Work Experience
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.
- Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
- 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.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
