Registered Nurse, General Cardiology Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the General Cardiology Clinic applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates relevant patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates in setting patient goals, and evaluates progress to promote effective outcomes. The role also supports ongoing professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

The position requires patient assessment and evaluation, care planning, and coordination of care. The nurse conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations, gathers clinical information to support referrals and treatment pathways, and recognizes issues requiring communication with the patient’s primary care provider or other members of the healthcare team. Vanderbilt Health describes its nursing practice as skilled, specialized care grounded in compassion and focused on helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing plans of care and coordinate and implement care delivery across the continuum.
• Anticipate patient care needs and analyze relevant information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions.
• Promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
• Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations, gather clinical data, and contact providers or team members when needed.
• 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
• Short- and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available; ask about current program.

What This Job Offers

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