Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology, PRN - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

13h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The role also supports ongoing professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. Interventional Radiology uses minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. The PRN shift is 0700–1730, with a minimum of three shifts per six-week scheduling period. When needed, the nurse must work a shift before or after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day. The position involves coordinating and implementing care delivery, anticipating patient care needs across the continuum, assessing patient information to determine nursing diagnoses, and applying appropriate interventions. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is part of Vanderbilt Health’s nursing organization and reflects its nursing philosophy of providing highly skilled, specialized, compassionate care in support of patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
At least one year of RN experience.
Active RN license.
Meet the applicable Registered Nurse licensure requirement.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of ICU or ED experience is preferred by the hiring team.
Prior experience working with adult patients is preferred by the hiring team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent 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.
Provide patient and family education and support continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.
Work a minimum of three PRN shifts per six-week scheduling period and, when needed, a shift before or after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.