Registered Nurse, Elective Surgery Unit - PRN, VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. They have a long tradition of providing world-class care and are committed to moving medicine forward through patient care, education, and research. This role is on a BRAND NEW 17-bed Elective Surgery Unit (VUH 10S) opening 6/25/26, focusing on post-surgical care for adult patients (18-100) admitted for planned, elective surgical procedures across multiple specialties. The unit offers a predictable, structured workflow with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, and a typical length of stay of 24 hours to 2-3 days. This is an inpatient unit, not a surgery center opportunity. The PRN requirement is 3 shifts in a six-week scheduling period.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience
- Nursing degree
- State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license)
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience level
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
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.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- adoption assistance
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
