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: 7RW ACE 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. . Acute Care of the Elderly Unit The Acute Care of the Elderly unit, also known as ACE or 7RW is located on the 7th floor of the Round Wing (RW) at Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH). The environment on our unit is focused on working hard as a team, while still finding ways to have fun. We generally care for patients that are 65 years of age or older who may have a variety of Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, or Neurological conditions. Our patients are unique because of the effect of their co-morbid conditions in combination with aging and possible cognitive impairment. Because geriatric patients can often require a different approach to care, our nurses must be able to adapt their clinical skills to meet each patient's individual needs. Shift This is a full-time night shift position. The shift if 7:00apm - 7:00pm, three times per week for a total of 36 hours per week, including some weekends.