Registered Nurse, Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress toward effective outcomes. The role also supports continued professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

The position involves assessing patients, conducting primary care interviews and physical examinations, gathering clinical information that supports referrals and treatment pathways, and recognizing when to consult the patient’s primary care provider or other members of the healthcare team. The nurse coordinates care delivery, anticipates patient-care needs, promotes health and safety, and works under direction when carrying out some assignments. Additional duties may be assigned.

Vanderbilt Health describes its nursing practice as specialized, compassionate care that advances patient care, education, and research. The role is supported by a collaborative environment and a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• One year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery across the continuum.
• Anticipate patient-care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze information pertinent 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 a safe, healthy environment.
• Provide patient and family education and contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Conduct primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
• Gather clinical data that supports referrals, treatment, or other primary care pathways.
• Recognize problems and contact the patient’s primary care provider and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• The position description also refers generally to possible health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed