Registered Nurse 2 CC- Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) RN 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Desire to learn
Passion for caring for complex patients
Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity.
Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team.
Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

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.
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.