Registered Nurse - FEL OR - VUH Main Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a global leader in teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC fosters a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. This Registered Nurse position in the FEL OR at VUH Main Hospital applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The role involves effective communication of patient/family information to the healthcare team, collaboration in establishing patient goals, and evaluating progress for effective outcomes. The position also requires furthering professional growth through learning activities as per Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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