Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Progressive Care, Night Shift - VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) on the 8th floor. This 40-bed unit provides specialized stepdown care for adult patients with complex and high-acuity cardiovascular conditions, including those transitioning from critical care or recovering from major cardiac and vascular events. The patient population includes individuals with acute and chronic heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, EP procedures, post-ablation care, and pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic & vascular surgeries. The unit utilizes advanced hemodynamic monitoring and titratable drips. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, with a mission to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- 1 year of experience
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
