Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, PT Swing Shift - VWCH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department assesses, implements, and evaluates care for a variety of patients. The role works with nursing and ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality care across the continuum. It requires self-direction, a focus on quality, and effective interpersonal communication. The position reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This is a part-time role for 24 hours per week, working 10 AM to 10 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The nurse collaborates on care plans, coordinates and delivers care, analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, evaluates progress toward goals, applies appropriate interventions, and promotes health and a safe environment.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure.
Graduate of an approved nursing program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Ability to assess and evaluate patients, conduct patient interviews and physical examinations, recognize problems, and communicate with providers and healthcare-team members.
Ability to provide patient education.
Ability to plan and prioritize care, organize work, handle multiple assignments, adapt to changing needs, and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
Fundamental proficiency in seeking evidence to answer clinical questions.
Self-direction, quality focus, and interpersonal communication skills.

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, healthy environment.
Work with nursing-service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families to support quality care.