Registered Nurse, Trauma Stepdown, Nights - VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have a long tradition of providing world-class care, moving medicine forward through patient care, education, and research. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated. We are committed to uniting talented, compassionate people to bring advanced care to our neighbors. This position is on the 8S Trauma Stepdown unit, a 17-bed unit with a typical nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4. The Registered Nurse will care for adult patients with traumatic injuries involving multiple body systems, including trauma rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and accidental trauma injuries. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable unit where you will learn something new every day. Vanderbilt Health is the only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee, covering 80,000 square miles. It is a Magnet-designated organization and ranked as the #1 hospital in Nashville and Tennessee (U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025).
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)
Nice To Haves
- Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates
- Nurse Student Loan Repayment
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 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
