Registered Nurse (Part time), Discharge Care Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 healthcare team, collaborates to establish 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 is part of Vanderbilt Health’s Discharge Care Center. The role requires a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, an active registered nurse license, and one year of relevant work experience. The position is part-time.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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