Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Assessment Services, Nights - VPH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Psychiatric Assessment Services, working night shifts. This role is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and is part of a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. The position involves working three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), including some weekends, totaling 36 hours per week. The unit is a fast-paced psychiatric emergency room caring for adult patients (18+) experiencing behavioral health crises. It also manages admissions to Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) from various referral sources.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience
- Nursing degree
- State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license)
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Nice To Haves
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
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.
- Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
- 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.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates
- Nurse Student Loan Repayment
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
