Registered Nurse, Brand New Elective Surgery Unit, Nights - VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for their brand new Elective Surgery Unit (10S) at Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH). This 17-bed inpatient unit specializes in post-surgical care for adult patients (18-100) undergoing planned, elective surgical procedures across various specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, hernias, foregut, and bariatric surgery. The unit offers a predictable, structured workflow with a short average length of stay (24 hours to 2-3 days), focusing on rapid mobilization, pain management, and discharge readiness. This role offers the opportunity to be part of opening a new unit and shaping a strong team culture, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience
- Nursing degree
- State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license)
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
