Registered Nurse Med Surg, Nights, VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Med Surg position on the night shift at Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH). VUMC is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research, committed to an environment where everyone can thrive. This role focuses on applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team, establish patient goals, and evaluate progress. The position is within the Vanderbilt Intermediate Care Program (VICP), caring for adult patients (18+) treated for multiple medical conditions, often associated with being under-resourced, homeless, or with addiction issues. The VICP utilizes an interdisciplinary team to improve health, reduce emergency room dependence, and decrease hospital admissions.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (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 (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
