Registered Nurse, Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity of care. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

In this pediatric primary care clinic role, the nurse conducts patient interviews and physical examinations, gathers relevant clinical data, recognizes problems, and contacts the patient’s primary care provider and other healthcare team members as appropriate. The nurse works with guidance on evidence-based practice and demonstrates foundational proficiency in care planning, patient education, assessment, and evaluation. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Foundational proficiency in patient assessment and evaluation, including conducting primary care interviews and physical examinations.
• Foundational proficiency in patient education and care planning.
• Ability to recognize patient problems and contact the primary care provider and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Ability to search for evidence to answer clinical questions; assignments are generally completed under the direction of others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing plans of care and coordinate and implement care delivery across the continuum, anticipating patient care needs.
• Analyze comprehensive information about patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate progress toward patient 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 support continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Conduct primary care patient interviews and physical examinations; gather clinical data relevant to referrals, treatment, or other primary care pathways.
• Pursue professional growth through learning activities in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.

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, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• The posting also notes that current employee benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed