Registered Nurse, Full Time Nights, Adult ED Inpatient Holds, VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift position in the Adult ED Inpatient Holds unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH). This role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team, establish patient goals, and evaluate progress. The Adult ED Holds unit offers a friendly, team-focused, and flexible environment caring for adult patients (18+) with various medical diagnoses. This unit uniquely combines emergency department and inpatient stepdown care, providing opportunities to gain expertise in both areas and cross-train with the main emergency department. VUMC's mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity.
Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team.
Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

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.