Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Full-Time - Tullahoma

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Tullahoma, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit plans, organizes, and administers patient care within the scope of their training and expertise. The nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes, in accordance with hospital objectives, policies, and the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital’s 27-bed Progressive Care Unit provides care for patients who require a higher level of monitoring and treatment. Its diverse patient population includes people with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, sepsis, and other complex conditions. The multidisciplinary team uses continuous cardiac monitoring, advanced nursing assessments, and evidence-based interventions to support recovery, stabilization, and transitions to lower levels of care. The unit emphasizes patient-centered care, positive outcomes, complication reduction, collaboration, and education.

This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour workweek. A relocation stipend may be available to eligible new hires based on mileage.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license (LIC-Registered Nurse).
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Relevant work experience; the stated experience level is less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery, anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information about the patient's 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 maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement, subject to maximums.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Relocation stipend may be available to eligible new hires based on mileage.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level