Registered Nurse, Surgical CVICU, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) on the night shift. This role involves caring for critically ill adult patients who have undergone complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including heart and lung transplant recipients. The unit also manages patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory and renal support. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive, and its mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

ICU experience preferred
Stepdown or high-acuity acute care experience considered
Strong interest in cardiovascular and surgical critical care

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.