Registered Nurse 2 CC- Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt Health•Nashville, TN

30d

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: 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. Organization: PCICU Cohort 10 Job Summary: The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse 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. Unit Summary: We care for pediatric patients ranging from newborns to 18 years of age who are being treated for congenital heart defects and/or acquired heart disease. Our patients are unique because we are the only program in a 200-mile radius with the expertise to treat their specific cardiac conditions. One of the perks of working on our unit is being a part of an incredible team, all working together to make a difference for children with cardiac conditions who need intensive care. Our nurses are successful because they have a desire to learn, a passion for caring for complex patients, and a great support system. We orient new nurses to our unit by matching them with preceptors and creating a customized orientation plan based on their level of experience. Shift: 7pm-7am

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

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.