Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU, Nights - VUH
About The Position
This is a full-time night shift position from 7:00p - 7:00a, three times per week for a total of 36 hours per week, to include some weekends. This is a 14 bed unit with a typical nurse to patient ratio of either 1:2. As a Registered Nurse in the Trauma ICU you'll care for patients who have sustained major trauma to their body, including head, neck, spinal cord, abdominal, and orthopedic injuries. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
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)
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience level
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Nice To Haves
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
- Evidence-Based Practice (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
- Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates
- Nurse Student Loan Repayment
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
