Registered Nurse Inpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Inpatient applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is part of Vanderbilt Health, a comprehensive academic health system committed to patient care, education, and research. Nurses contribute to quality care and a safe environment while working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting patients and families with compassion.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing plans of care and coordinate and implement care delivery, anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive patient information to determine nursing diagnoses and support care management.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Engage in learning activities to support professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.