Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Stepdown Float Pool PRN, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Float Pool Registered Nurses provide specialty services that include but are not limited to Med/Surg, Stepdown, Palliative Care, Oncology, and a variety of other service lines. You will be offered opportunities to expand your knowledge and maintain an expansive skill set which will enable you to become a resource to others. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Requirements

  • LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • 2 years experience
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
  • Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
  • Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
  • Care Planning (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.
  • Provides specialty services that include but are not limited to Med/Surg, Stepdown, Palliative Care, Oncology, and a variety of other service lines.
  • 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 and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
  • Short-Long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare
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