Registered Nurse, Oral Surgery Procedural Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

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 pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. Professional growth is supported through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards. This role is part of the Oral Surgery Practice and involves a range of clinical duties across the continuum of care, including pre-operative assessment and education, procedural monitoring, post-operative recovery, clinic nursing support, telephone triage, care coordination, and follow-up. The RN works collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary team members in a patient-focused setting. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 35 hours per week, with flexible hours. The earliest start time is 0700 and the latest expected end time is 1730. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities. Free garage parking is available.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Ability to perform patient assessment and evaluation, including patient interviews and physical examinations, and recognize issues requiring contact with a provider or healthcare team member.
Ability to provide patient education.
Ability to anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, organize work, and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to adapt to changes in patient care and area needs and follow up to ensure problems and issues are resolved.
Fundamental proficiency in searching for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Positive, professional, and approachable demeanor.
Dependable, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
Organized and detail-oriented work style.
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Compassion and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Effective communication with patients, providers, and colleagues.
Team-oriented approach, including supporting coworkers and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and anticipate patient and team needs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery across the continuum, anticipating patient care needs.
Analyze comprehensive information about a patient’s care and management to determine a nursing diagnosis.
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 and healthy environment.
Perform pre-operative patient assessments and provide education.
Place IVs and administer medications.
Monitor patients during procedures and provide post-operative recovery care.
Provide clinic nursing support and telephone triage.
Manage patient message baskets, coordinate care, and conduct patient follow-up.
Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary team members.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.