Psych Registered Nurse, Child/Adolescent, Evenings (3:00p - 11:00p) - VPH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The environment on our unit is a therapeutic milieu, focusing on teamwork and individualized care. We treat both a younger age milieu as well as one that focuses on adolescents. We care for patients ranging in age from 4 to 18 years old who are being treated for a variety of psychiatric illnesses.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline program
1 year RN experience
Active RN license
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

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