Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown, Full Time Nights (Premium Pay)
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medicine Stepdown unit, a full-time night shift position with premium pay. Located on the 14th floor of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, this unit cares for adult patients (18+) with various medical diagnoses including pulmonary, renal, hepatology, endocrine, and post-procedural conditions. The unit environment is friendly, team-focused, and flexible. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning, collaborating with the healthcare team, and furthering professional growth. The role involves caring for patients requiring wound care and continuous medication drips, such as insulin. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive, valuing uniqueness and celebrating diversity. Their mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
Responsibilities
- Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
- Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
- Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
- Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
- Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
- Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
- Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
- learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
