Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU FT Nights- VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We are dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. This full-time night shift position is in the Neuro ICU, where we care for adult patients (18+) with a variety of neurological disorders. These include acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subdural and epidural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis exacerbation, meningitis and encephalitis, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular intervention, and brain and spinal tumor resection. Our patients require specialized neurological care. The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The nurse effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Professional growth is furthered by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards.

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.