Registered Nurse Inpatient CC 2 - Pediatric Cardiology
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCARD Cohort 20 unit. This role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will communicate patient information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards. The PCARD unit is a 19-bed facility caring for pediatric patients from birth to 18 years old with various congenital and acquired heart conditions. Many patients have lifelong healthcare needs requiring specialized skills and multidisciplinary care. The unit boasts an amazing interdisciplinary team that coordinates complex care for patients with special cardiac needs.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse License
- 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
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
