Registered Nurse, Breast Surgical Oncology Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

10h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Breast Surgical Oncology 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 healthcare team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to promote effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The nurse collaborates on care plans, coordinates and implements care delivery, anticipates patient needs across the continuum, and analyzes information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses. The nurse continually evaluates progress toward goals, applies appropriate interventions, and uses strategies that promote health and a safe environment. Additional duties may be assigned. This position calls for fundamental proficiency in patient assessment and evaluation, patient education, care planning, and evidence-based practice. The nurse conducts primary-care interviews and physical examinations, recognizes problems, gathers relevant clinical data, and contacts the appropriate provider or healthcare team members as needed. The role requires organizing and prioritizing assignments, adapting to changes in patient-care needs, and following up to ensure issues are resolved. Evidence-based practice work is generally completed under the direction of others. The position is part of Vanderbilt Health, an academic health system whose mission includes patient care, education, and research. Vanderbilt describes a collaborative, supportive environment and emphasizes compassionate care, professional development, safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 needs across the continuum.
Analyze information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuum-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations, recognize problems, and contact the patient's primary care provider or other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Gather clinical data that support referral, treatment, or other care pathways.
Organize, prioritize, and follow up on assignments and patient-care issues.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.