Registered Nurse 2 OR - Thoracic/Vascular (OR experience required) 25k signing bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum-of-care planning. Communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The nurse is expected to further professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s Thoracic/Vascular 20 organization. It calls for a registered nurse with operating room experience and offers a $25,000 signing bonus. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program, registered nurse licensure, and one year of experience. Vanderbilt describes its nursing philosophy as specialized care that supports patient health and well-being and advances its mission in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Operating room experience required.
Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of experience.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

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