Registered Nurse 2 OR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d

About The Position

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement care for operating room patients, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. Communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

The nurse collaborates in creating and coordinating plans of care, assesses patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, evaluates progress and applies appropriate interventions, and promotes health and a safe environment. The position requires novice-level capability in evidence-based practice, care planning, patient education, and patient assessment and evaluation. Additional duties may be assigned.

The role is part of Vanderbilt Health’s Main OR Trauma/Renal organization. Vanderbilt describes a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment focused on patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• One year of experience level is stated; the posting does not further specify a required experience duration.
• Fundamental proficiency in evidence-based practice, care planning, patient education, and patient assessment and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery, 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 to achieve effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies that promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Engage in learning activities to support professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums
• Short- and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program (ask about current offering)
• Additional benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed