Registered Nurse, Transplant/VAD Cardiac Stepdown, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Stepdown unit (7 Medical Center East). This is a full-time, night shift position (7p-7a). The unit specializes in advanced heart failure, LVAD, and heart/lung transplant populations, serving as a bridge between ICU and progressive care. Patients on this unit have complex cardiac and post-surgical needs. The role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team, establish patient goals, evaluate progress, and engage in continuous learning. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, with a mission 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

• Inpatient cardiology, stepdown, or ICU experience
• Adult acute care experience strongly preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree