Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool PRN, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have a long tradition of providing world-class care, moving medicine forward through patient care, education, and research. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated. We are committed to uniting talented, compassionate people to bring advanced care to our neighbors. The Float Pool Critical Care Nurses provide specialty services throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Adult Hospital, including Critical Care units, Stepdown units, PACU, and ED. Flexibility is key, as staff must be placed where the need is greatest. Supplemental staffing ensures safe, quality patient care and supports unit colleagues. This role offers opportunities to expand knowledge and maintain an expansive skill set, enabling you to become a resource to others.

Requirements

Registered Nurse Licensure
2 years of relevant work experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Flexibility is a key job requirement for the Float Pool, as our highly skilled staff must be placed where the need is greatest.
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Care Planning (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.