VIP | RN | Gallatin | Pediatrics | Outpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care in accordance with established standards and practices. The nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and serves as a primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. This position is with VIP MS - Gallatin and is identified as Pediatrics, Outpatient. The nurse obtains consent and protects patient confidentiality; gathers and documents health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors; assesses disease conditions; carries out prescribed treatments and interventions; administers medications; and monitors and documents patient progress and responses. The nurse may delegate within the Nurse Practice Act, consult or refer to other providers and community resources, educate patients and families, maintain medical records, post test results, respond to treatment-related calls, and contribute to multidisciplinary quality improvement and care management efforts.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is 1 year.
Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient consent and maintain confidentiality.
Collect and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease conditions.
Provide care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
Delegate duties as permitted under the Nurse Practice Act.
Consult with or refer patients to physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems and concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and post test and examination results.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.