Registered Nurse, PRN Days, Wound Care - Shelbyville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the delivery of nursing care based upon the nursing process for the medical patient, as well as some supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to clinic policies and procedures. Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have a long tradition of providing world-class care, moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. We foster a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated. We are committed to an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)

Nice To Haves

1 year experience

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource and role model for other team members.
Demonstrates effective leadership and critical thinking skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Effectively makes patient assignments and delegates according to scope of practice, staff knowledge, and patient acuity.
Utilizes critical thinking and reasoning to provide care for the patient.
Ability to exhibit caring practices to promote a therapeutic environment for patients and co-workers.
Promotes ongoing education for the patient and family.
Ability to assess and document appropriately according to age specific guidelines.
Ability to screen patient population appropriately for referrals and services.
Ability to adhere to Patient Care Services and Medical policies.
References the appropriate Standards of Care.
Ability to prioritize daily focus of care.
Ability to evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Ability to administer medications safely as per physician orders and protocols as per hospital policy.
Continues to establish goals for self improvement.
Ability to delegate tasks appropriately according to scope of practice and knowledge base with consistent evaluation to follow through.