Registered Nurse PRN, Outpatient GI Assessment

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Outpatient GI Assessment applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity of care. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s GI Endoscopy Schedule/Assess organization. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800–1700. The role requires a registered nurse license, relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The listed experience level is one year. Vanderbilt describes its nursing philosophy as specialized nursing care that supports its mission in patient care, education, and research. The organization offers a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings, as well as the benefits specifically listed in the posting.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure.
Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is one year.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information related to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate progress toward patient goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and support continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Continue professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.