Registered Nurse, Medical CVICU, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) on the night shift. VUMC is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will effectively communicate patient information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through continuous learning. The CVICU team is committed to providing highly skilled and specialized nursing care, focusing on helping individuals, families, and communities achieve excellent health and well-being. VUMC is the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint across the region, employing over 28,000 people in various roles. The health system includes multiple hospitals and hundreds of outpatient clinics, offering specialized services like a Level 1 Trauma Center, a leading Transplant Center, a Comprehensive Cancer Center, and more. VUMC is recognized for its academic departments, research enterprise, and consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

Care Planning (Novice)
Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (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.
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.