Registered Nurse, 9N Surgical Stepdown, Nights - VUH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and plan for continuity of care. The nurse communicates relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The role also supports continued professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is based on 9 North, a 31-bed surgical stepdown unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. The unit cares for patients requiring surgical intervention, including thoracic surgery, surgical oncology, emergency general surgery, head and neck surgery, plastics, bariatrics, colorectal surgery, and other surgical and medical services. This is a full-time night-shift role, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three times per week for 36 hours per week, including some weekends. Relocation bonuses may be available to eligible candidates. A nurse student loan repayment program is also mentioned.
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 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.
- Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
- Engage in learning activities to support professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.
Benefits
- Relocation bonus for eligible candidates.
- Nurse student loan repayment.
- Affordable high-quality health plan options.
- Dental and/or vision plan.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (flex PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to maximums.
- Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Subsidized backup childcare.
- Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program; ask about current availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
