Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Day Shift, TempForce - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Department of Nursing Strategic Programs is dedicated to serving the VUMC Health System. The Vanderbilt Medical Center Staffing Collaborative supports nurse staffing needs as a system-wide resource. The Staffing Collaborative has created a new structure that allows alternative nursing employment at VUMC. Like a travel nurse, the Staffing Collaborative will allow Nursing staff to work 13-week assignments within a specific unit at VUMC. The Department of Nursing Strategic Programs and the Staffing Collaborative provide a new and exciting approach to nursing in a patient-focused, safe, and efficient manner. The assignment comes with premium pay and optional health benefits. The Staffing Collaborative's primary responsibility is to ensure coverage for the most significant scheduling needs across the organization. Assignments may necessitate working weekends and holidays. Minimum requirements will be consistent with the expectations for full-time staff within each specific unit.

Requirements

Registered Nurse
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program (or equivalent experience)
1 year of recent OR RN experience
Registered Nurse
BLS, ACLS, and PALS

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of recent OR experience
Experience in Plastics, ENT, General, Podiatry, Eyes, and OMFS preferred

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner.
Recognizes complex learning needs and prepares individual teaching plans for patients/families and consistently demonstrates effective patient education to peers.
Consistently ensures a comprehensive continuum of care plan in collaboration with the health care team.
Demonstrates and role models effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes.
Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards.
Floats across entities to fulfill requirements of the role.
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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.