Registered Nurse 2 CC - Pediatric Hematology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

11h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 CC applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent information to the health care team, collaborates on patient goals, evaluates progress, and pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The role is on the Pediatric Hematology unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This specialized, team-oriented unit provides evidence-based care for children with blood disorders and cancers, including chemotherapy and blood transfusions. The 30-bed unit emphasizes family-centered care and complementary therapies and is part of a Magnet-designated institution. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week. The position requires a registered nurse license, graduation from an approved discipline-specific program, and one year of relevant work experience.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
Analyze information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe environment.
Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress toward effective outcomes.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.