Registered Nurse 2 OR - Main OR Cardiac Surgery (circulating and scrub experience preferred) 25,000 signing bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Main OR Cardiac Surgery 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 information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. The position also emphasizes professional growth through continuous learning. Key responsibilities include collaborating on the plan of care, coordinating and implementing care delivery, and anticipating patient needs. The nurse will analyze patient information to determine nursing diagnoses and utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress and apply interventions. Strategies to promote health and a safe environment are also employed. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

circulating and scrub experience preferred

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.