Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU, Nights - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Trauma ICU applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. The position also supports ongoing professional growth through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards. The 14-bed unit cares for patients with major trauma involving areas such as the head, neck, spinal cord, abdomen, and orthopedic injuries. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2. The unit is described as fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable, and is part of the region’s only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee. This is a full-time night-shift role, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three times per week for 36 hours total, including some weekends.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
A nursing degree; the qualifications section specifies graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.
Registered Nurse licensure; a State or Compact License is required. A Tennessee license is required within 60 days of obtaining a Tennessee address, even when holding a compact license.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing plans of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information relevant 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.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuum-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
Engage in learning activities to support professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.