Registered Nurse, Stepdown, Full-time nights, Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Registered Nurse to join its 21-bed Stepdown/Telemetry Unit in Clarksville. The unit cares for acutely ill but stable patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and enhanced nursing assessment and intervention. Patient needs include cardiac and vascular conditions, medical-surgical diagnoses, arrhythmias, bedside cardioversion, sepsis and stroke management, withdrawal management, respiratory support, postoperative monitoring, and titratable medications or specialized interventions. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1. The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, and administers patient care within the scope of training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to deliver effective care and achieve patient outcomes in accordance with hospital objectives and policies and the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on nights from 6:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. A graduate of an approved discipline-specific program and a registered nurse license are required; the listed work experience level is less than one year. Vanderbilt Health describes a collaborative, supportive environment focused on patient care, education, and research. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to patient- and family-centered care, with benefits that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Use the nursing process continuously to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Provide patient care in collaboration with other professional disciplines.