PRN Registered Nurse Days Neuro/Epilepsy-VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum-of-care planning. The role communicates pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team, collaborates in setting patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The nurse also pursues professional growth through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards.

This position is in Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Neuroscience Acute Care unit, with a focus on Neuro/Epilepsy. The nurse coordinates and delivers care, assesses patient needs, identifies nursing diagnoses, evaluates progress, and uses appropriate interventions to promote health and maintain a safe environment. Additional duties may be assigned.

The role requires fundamental proficiency in evidence-based practice, care planning, patient education, and patient assessment and evaluation. The nurse works with guidance, organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks, adapts to changes in patient and unit needs, and follows up to ensure issues are resolved. Vanderbilt’s nursing philosophy emphasizes skilled, specialized, compassionate care in support of patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing patient care plans and coordinate and implement care delivery, anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
• Analyze 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.
• Provide patient and family education and participate in continuum-of-care planning.
• Communicate relevant patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
• Employ strategies that promote health and a safe environment.
• Pursue professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

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.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed