Registered Nurse, Stepdown, Full-time nights, Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Registered Nurse to join its 21-bed Stepdown/Telemetry Unit. The unit cares for acutely ill but stable patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring and a higher level of nursing assessment and intervention. Patients have a broad range of cardiac and vascular conditions, medical-surgical diagnoses, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, stroke, withdrawal, respiratory needs, post-operative recovery needs, and requirements for titratable medications and specialized interventions. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1. The RN applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and plan for continuity of care. The role involves communicating pertinent information to the health care team, collaborating to establish patient goals, and evaluating progress toward effective outcomes. Nurses are encouraged to pursue professional growth through learning activities and participation in shared governance, quality and safety initiatives, certification programs, multidisciplinary rounds, evidence-based practice projects, and continuing education. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, on nights from 6:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. New team members receive a comprehensive 8–12 week orientation tailored to their nursing experience. Vanderbilt describes a collaborative professional practice environment focused on clinical excellence, patient- and family-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in telemetry, stepdown, progressive care, cardiac, or acute care nursing.
Experience interpreting telemetry rhythms.
Professional nursing certifications related to cardiac, medical-surgical, or progressive care nursing.
Experience caring for complex medical and cardiovascular patients.
BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
Continually use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
Pursue professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.