Registered Nurse, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, FT Nights - VWCH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit assesses, implements, and evaluates care for patients within the facility. The nurse reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit and works with nursing service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to support quality care across the continuum. The role requires self-direction, a focus on quality, and effective interpersonal communication. This is a full-time night position, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 1845 to 0715. The nurse collaborates in developing plans of care, coordinates and delivers care while anticipating patient needs, analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, and uses the nursing process to evaluate progress and select interventions. The role also promotes health and a safe environment. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires graduation from an approved nursing program and a Registered Nurse license. One year of relevant work experience is listed. Vanderbilt Health notes that a relocation stipend may be available to eligible new hires based on mileage.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of relevant work experience.
Ability to be self-directed and quality focused.
Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing plans 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 patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Work with nursing service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members to support quality care across the continuum.