Registered Nurse - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position is for the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). VUMC is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on patient care, education, and research. The role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will communicate patient information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. The position is Monday-Friday, days only, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The ENT clinic provides direct patient care and clinical support in a fast-paced otolaryngology setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, coordinating imaging, responding to patient messages, providing surgery education, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and high-level disinfection of endoscopes. The nurse will collaborate with providers and medical assistants to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

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

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.
Patient intake
Coordinating and receiving outside imaging
Responding to patient messages
Providing surgery education
Setting up and assisting with in-office procedures
Administering medications
High level disinfection for endoscopes
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.