Registered Nurse, Breast Surgical Oncology Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

18h

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 role communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The nurse also pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position involves patient assessment and evaluation, patient education, care planning, and evidence-based practice. The nurse anticipates care and resource needs, organizes and prioritizes work, adapts to changes in patient and area needs, and follows up to ensure issues are resolved. The role works with colleagues and stakeholders, provides support to team members, contributes to quality and safety, and uses data and technology to support effective care and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing plans of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent 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 to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations, recognize problems, and contact primary care providers and other health care team members as appropriate.
Provide patient education and seek evidence to answer clinical questions.
Anticipate resource needs, prioritize and organize work, adapt to changes in patient care and area needs, and follow up to ensure problems are resolved.
Engage in professional learning and development.