Registered Nurse, Trauma Stepdown - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Trauma Stepdown unit applies the nursing process to plan and implement care for patients, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent information to the healthcare team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also involves ongoing professional development in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.

The 17-bed unit cares for adults with traumatic injuries involving multiple body systems, including patients requiring trauma rehabilitation, care for traumatic brain injuries, and treatment for accidental trauma injuries. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4. The unit is described as fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• A nursing degree; the position qualifications specify graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.
• Registered Nurse licensure: a state or Compact License is required. A Tennessee license is required within 60 days of obtaining a Tennessee address, even if the nurse has a Compact License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing plans 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.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
• Promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide patient and family education and participate in continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
• Engage in learning activities to further professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.

Benefits

• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates.
• Nurse student loan repayment.
• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• An inpatient nursing supplemental pay program is mentioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree