Psych Registered Nurse, Child/Adolescent Unit, Evenings (3p-11:00p), VPH
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Psych Registered Nurse for their Child/Adolescent Unit. This role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will communicate patient/family information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. The position also requires engaging in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards. The unit is a 28-bed facility caring for children and adolescents with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, oppositional defiance disorder, depression, and psychosis. The unit has a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience
- Nursing degree
- State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license)
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.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
