Registered Nurse FT Days Ortho-Spine-VUH

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 continuum-of-care planning. The role communicates relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in setting patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The nurse also pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. This position is in the 6 South Spine Unit 20 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It calls for foundational proficiency in evidence-based practice, care planning, patient education, and patient assessment and evaluation. The nurse works with occasional guidance, analyzes moderately complex problems, contributes to team support, and helps maintain safe, high-quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Registered Nurse licensure.
1 year of 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 about patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuum-of-care planning.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.