Registered Nurse, Medical CVICU, Night Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 on patient goals, evaluates progress, and pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. This role is in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Medical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Medical CVICU), a high-acuity unit caring for critically ill adults with complex cardiovascular and medical conditions. Patients may have cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, complex arrhythmias, mechanical circulatory support needs, acute respiratory failure, or multi-system organ failure. The unit offers exposure to advanced therapies and technology, an interdisciplinary care model, opportunities for specialty training and professional growth, and a collaborative team environment. The position is full-time, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role requires an approved discipline-specific program, an active Registered Nurse license, and one year of experience. ICU or high-acuity stepdown experience is preferred.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ICU or high-acuity stepdown experience.
Strong interest in cardiovascular critical care.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan 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.
Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Provide patient and family education and support 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 according to Board of Nursing standards.