Registered Nurse Emergency Room, PRN Nights - Shelbyville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Emergency Room plans, organizes, and administers patient care within the scope of their training and expertise. The nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to provide effective and efficient care and achieve desired patient outcomes, in accordance with hospital objectives and policies and the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act. The role is part of Emergency Services at Vanderbilt Health. The position is PRN on nights, from 7 PM to 7 AM, and requires working one major and one minor holiday. The nurse collaborates in planning and coordinating care, assesses patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, evaluates progress and applies appropriate interventions, and promotes health and a safe environment. Additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health describes nursing as an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being. Nurses are expected to contribute compassionately to patient care and work collaboratively with colleagues. The role requires a graduate of an approved nursing program, an RN license, and one year of experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific nursing program.
Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired outcomes.