Registered Nurse 2 OR - FEL - Outpatient Plastic Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse 2 position in the Outpatient Plastic Surgery unit at Vanderbilt Health focuses on applying the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients comprehensively. The role involves assisting in developing and meeting key Pillar outcomes and system improvement goals, including financial, satisfaction, and clinical objectives, as part of the nursing component of the case management triad model. The nurse will facilitate appropriate follow-up care and refer patients to the correct next level or site of care, serving as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure safe and equitable healthcare provision. This role ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes, while also furthering professional growth through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
2 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in patient assessment and evaluations in challenging and complex situations.
Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examination.
Often takes a lead role in complex patient care situations.
Possesses expert knowledge, training and experience to mentor less experienced peers.
Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying patient education in challenging and complex situations.
Takes a lead role in complex situations when there is a need to achieve results.
Consistently delivers patient education services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
Actively participates in outside professional organizations and forums.
Contributes in the development of patient education best practices for the organization.
Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work.
Leads members of the health care team to identify desired outcomes.
Identifies relevant stakeholders and gains their commitment.
Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise.
Able to adapt to changes to assignments while maintaining a high level of performance.
Sets priorities with a proper sense of urgency and importance.
Develops creative ideas and takes innovative action to achieve planned goals and objectives.
Possesses expert knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
Recognizes, Implements, and evaluates practice changes based on published research.
Demonstrates expertise in applying evidence-based practices to challenging and complex situations.
Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in.
Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others.
Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas.
May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Responsibilities

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.
Facilitates appropriate follow up care and/or refers patients (within the designated patient population) to the appropriate next level or site of care.
Serves in an advocacy role on behalf of patients, families, and caregivers to ensure safe, equitable healthcare provision.
Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes.
Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner.
Assists in developing and meeting key Pillar outcomes and system improvement goals including financial, satisfaction, and clinical as the nursing component of the case management triad model.