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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in setting patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The role also supports ongoing professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is in the Thoracic/Vascular organization. It requires operating room experience and offers a $25,000 signing bonus. The role involves moderately complex work, uses expanded professional knowledge gained through experience, and may provide informal guidance and support to team members. The nurse is expected to contribute to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research through compassionate, safe, and specialized nursing care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Operating room experience required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient-care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process continually to evaluate progress toward patient goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Use strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.
Perform routine safety checks and meet safety and regulatory requirements.
Provide informal guidance and support to team members.