Registered Nurse, Adult Emergency Department, Nights, VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Adult Emergency Department, Nights position. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research. This role is within the Emergency Services department, which serves as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center. The department environment is fast-paced and high-volume, with a strong sense of team camaraderie. The Registered Nurse will apply the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. They will collaborate with the healthcare team, establish patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through continuous learning activities.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

Care Planning (Novice)
Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.