Registered Nurse | Outpatient | Pediatrics (Open) | Springfield

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Springfield, TN

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About The Position

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Track’s quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results.
Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Maintains patient confidentiality.