Registered Nurse Float Pool Full Time Nights Lebanon

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Float Pool position is responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for a variety of patients within the facility. The nurse works with nursing service colleagues, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality care across the continuum. The role requires self-direction, a focus on quality, and effective interpersonal communication. The position reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit and is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role involves coordinating and delivering care, assessing patient needs, evaluating progress toward care goals, and promoting health and a safe care environment. Float Pool nurses may work in critical care and non-critical care areas. The posting lists premium pay of $3 for non-critical-care areas and $5 for critical-care areas, as well as shift differentials of $3 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $3.50 from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., and an additional $6 for weekend hours. The position requires a minimum of two years of ICU or ED experience and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. An active Registered Nurse license is listed as a certification requirement. Vanderbilt describes its nursing philosophy as skilled, specialized care focused on helping people, families, and communities achieve excellent health and well-being.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of ICU or ED experience.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Registered Nurse licensure (listed as LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others).
Ability to work independently and maintain a quality focus.
Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information about the patient's 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, ancillary services, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members to support quality care.
Perform other duties as assigned.