Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Day Shift - VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Surgery Stepdown unit (5 South) in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a day shift position (7a-7p) requiring a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule. The 24-bed unit cares for adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgery conditions, including those with Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, and those who have undergone Pre- and Post-Cardiac Procedures such as CABG and Surgical Valve procedures. The unit offers a supportive, collaborative setting for nurses passionate about cardiac care and eager to grow their clinical expertise. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive, valuing expertise, expanding knowledge, and challenging abilities. Their mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year of experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Nice To Haves
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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 (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
