Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU FT Nights- VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research. The Neuro ICU unit cares for adult patients (18+) with a variety of neurological disorders, including stroke, hematoma, seizures, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis exacerbation, meningitis, encephalitis, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular intervention, and brain and spinal tumor resection. This is a full-time night shift position, working three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) for a total of 36 hours per week, including some weekends. The role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning, effective communication with the healthcare team, and collaboration in establishing patient goals and evaluating progress.

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.