Registered Nurse, 9s Surgical Specialties, Nights - VUH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The RN communicates relevant patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, evaluates progress, and pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is on 9 South Surgical Specialties, a 22-bed unit with a 1:6 ratio. The unit cares for adult patients recovering from surgical procedures, including urology, gynecologic, colorectal, and other surgical services. This is a full-time night-shift position, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three times per week for 36 hours weekly, including some weekends. Vanderbilt Health describes the unit as fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable. The role is part of a Magnet-designated organization and the only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee. Relocation bonuses may be available to eligible candidates, and the posting mentions nurse student loan repayment.
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 if the nurse holds 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 health care team.
- Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
- Engage in learning activities to further 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 is mentioned; ask about current availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
