Registered Nurse, Emergency Services, FT Nights, Pediatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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: Pediatric Emergency Cohort 10 Job Summary: COME JOIN OUR 42 BED PEDIATRIC ER! WE ARE A LEVEL 1 PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER AND A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL PEDIATRIC CENTER. The Pediatric ER cares for pediatric patients ranging in age from newborns to 18 years old. We are fast paced and can see upwards of 65,000 patients a year. If you are passionate about serving patients and their families please join us as we continue to make a difference in healthcare! 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. Relocation stipend for eligible new hires.

Requirements

One year of RN experience preferred
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)

Responsibilities

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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.