Registered Nurse Inpatient - NICU Special Care Nursery Nights

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity of care. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates to establish patient goals, evaluates progress, and pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The Monroe Carroll Special Care Unit is part of a 119-bed NICU and cares for stable late pre-term and stable intermediate nursery infants, as well as infants who need support during the transition process. The unit promotes infant bonding and family-centered care for the infant and family as a dyad. This position works nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week. The role requires a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, registered nurse licensure, and one year of relevant work experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
Pursue professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.