Registered Nurse Inpatient- NICU - Cardiac and Complex Surgical Unit, Nights

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care to our most vulnerable patients. Our NICU includes over 131 beds and supports more than 1,400 premature and/or critically ill newborns annually. Neonatal Services is organized into specialized pods, allowing for cohorting of patient diagnoses and delivery of highly expert, focused care. In this role, you will assist with medical procedures, monitor and interpret vital signs, operate specialized equipment, and support families through education and communication with empathy and understanding. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The Cardiac and Complex Surgical Unit is a 44-bed specialty unit within the NICU that cares for critically ill and medically complex neonates. Patient populations include those with cardiac, neurological, renal, genetic conditions, prematurity, and other high-acuity diagnoses. This unit provides advanced therapies such as therapeutic hypothermia (cooling), dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patients may require varying levels of respiratory support, ranging from room air to high-frequency ventilation. Care delivery is highly specialized, with most patient assignments structured as 1:1 or 2:1 to ensure optimal outcomes and individualized attention. The NICU Registered Nurse 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.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
1 year Experience Level
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Level III/IV NICU, Critical Care, or ER experience highly preferred.

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.