Registered Nurse, Emergency Services, FT Nights, Pediatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Vanderbilt Health’s 42-bed Pediatric Emergency Department, a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center that cares for patients from newborns through age 18 and sees upwards of 65,000 patients annually. The nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The role communicates relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates on patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. Professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards is expected. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week across three night shifts. A relocation stipend is available for eligible new hires.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of RN experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate 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.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.