Registered Nurse, PRN Days, Wound Care - Shelbyville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves delivery of nursing care based upon nursing process for the medical patient as well as some supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the clinic policies and procedures. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates effective leadership and critical thinking skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to exhibit caring practices to promote a therapeutic environment for patients and co-workers.
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.
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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.