Registered Nurse PRN, Outpatient Float Pool

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Float Pool applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The position also supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

The role involves patient assessment and evaluation, care planning, patient education, evidence-based practice, and adapting to changing patient-care and area needs. The nurse works with colleagues and stakeholders, provides compassionate service, supports quality and safety, and contributes to effective use of organizational resources and continuous improvement. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient-care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information relevant 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 a safe, healthy environment.
• Conduct primary-care patient interviews and physical examinations; recognize problems and contact the primary care provider and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Gather clinical data that supports referrals, treatment, or other primary-care pathways.
• Provide patient education and help plan for continuity of care.
• Organize and prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing patient-care and area needs, and follow up to ensure problems and issues are resolved.
• Engage in learning activities to support professional growth and use evidence to answer clinical questions.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Address quality issues, perform routine safety checks, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• A nursing supplemental pay program may be available; applicants are invited to ask about current details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed