Registered Nurse 2 - Women's Heart Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

14h

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHVI Nashville Clinical Staff - Team 2 Job Summary: 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. . Position Hours Monday - Friday Days Department Summary A woman’s heart is unique, and so are its challenges. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, it often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated. That’s why Vanderbilt Health offers a specialized program tailored to women's heart health needs across their lifespan – from adolescence and childbirth to menopause. Our team of experts works together to treat heart disease with the special needs of women in mind.

Requirements

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

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.