Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac OR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. They are committed to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive community. This role is within the MCJCHV Cardiac OR and involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will effectively communicate patient/family information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

RN required
Pediatric Cardiac OR experience as a circulator highly preferred.
Registered Nurse with Pediatric Critical Care experience may be considered.
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness)
Nursing Patient Education (Fundamental Awareness)
Care Planning (Fundamental Awareness)
Evidence-Based Practice (Fundamental Awareness)
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Cardiac OR experience as a circulator

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.
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.