Registered Nurse PACU, FT Weekend Days - VWCH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse PACU assesses, implements, and evaluates care for patients in the facility. The role reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit and works with nursing service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality care across the continuum and must be self-directed and quality focused, with strong interpersonal communication skills. This is a full-time day position working 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The schedule is either Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; or Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Holiday and call shifts are required. A relocation stipend may be available to eligible new hires based on mileage.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; experience level listed as less than one year.
Ability to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Self-direction, quality focus, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work required holiday and call shifts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Work with nursing service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members to support quality care.
Perform other duties as assigned.