Registered Nurse PRN, Outpatient GI Assessment

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Outpatient GI Assessment applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also supports ongoing professional growth through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards. The position is with GI Endoscopy Schedule/Assess and works Monday through Friday, 0800–1700. The nurse assesses and evaluates patients, provides education, contributes to care planning, and uses evidence-based practice under appropriate direction. Additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health describes its nursing practice as specialized care that supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, contributing to the organization’s mission in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
At least 1 year of experience level stated.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Fundamental proficiency in patient assessment and evaluation, including conducting primary care interviews and physical examinations, recognizing problems, and communicating with the primary care provider and healthcare team.
Fundamental proficiency in providing patient education.
Ability to anticipate resource needs, identify and prioritize tasks, organize work, manage multiple assignments, adapt to changes in patient care needs, and follow up on unresolved issues.
Fundamental proficiency in searching for evidence to answer clinical questions; assignments are generally completed under the direction of others.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Continually evaluate patient progress toward goals using the nursing process and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuity-of-care planning.
Engage in learning activities to support professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.