Registered Nurse - High Risk Surgical Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. The HiRiSE clinic, located at The Vanderbilt Clinic, specializes in preoperative anesthetic evaluations, surgical risk stratification, and optimizing medically complex adult individuals before elective surgery. We are seeking motivated, self-directed team members committed to patient care excellence in a collaborative and compassionate environment that promotes teaching and learning. The HiRiSE clinic operates with a multidisciplinary team including anesthesiologists, resident physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff. The clinic utilizes various resources such as laboratory, imaging, social work, and specialty clinic referrals to provide comprehensive patient care. We are committed to excellent patient-centered care and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

Care Planning (Novice)
Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)

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.