Registered Nurse, Spine Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Spine Clinic applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position requires nursing care planning, coordination and implementation of care delivery, patient assessment and evaluation, health promotion, and attention to a safe care environment. The nurse works with patients and the healthcare team to identify needs, recognize problems, and determine appropriate interventions. The listed responsibilities provide a general overview; additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health describes its nursing philosophy as specialized nursing care that advances quality in patient care, education, and research, with a focus on helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being. The role includes collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, compassionate service, quality improvement, safety and regulatory compliance, responsible resource management, and adapting to new technologies and change.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuum-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.
Conduct primary care patient interviews and physical examinations; recognize problems and contact the patient's primary care provider and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Gather clinical data that can support referral, treatment, or other care pathways.
Search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Perform routine safety checks and address quality issues promptly.
Provide informal guidance and support to team members.

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, subject to maximums.
Short- and long-term disability.
Subsidized backup childcare.
The job description notes that additional benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
An inpatient nursing supplemental pay program is mentioned; applicants are invited to ask about current availability.