RN PRN, Emergency Department Inpatient Holding-VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

The RN 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 to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The nurse also pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. The position is in the Emergency Department Inpatient Holding area at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It calls for nursing patient assessment and evaluation, patient education, care planning, and evidence-based practice at a novice proficiency level. The nurse works with the healthcare team, manages changing patient-care needs, and contributes to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure (LIC-Registered Nurse).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Ability to assess and evaluate patients, conduct primary-care interviews and physical examinations, recognize problems, and communicate with providers and healthcare team members.
Ability to provide patient education and organize care-planning activities, priorities, and assignments.
Fundamental proficiency in searching for evidence to answer clinical questions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient-care needs across the continuum.
Analyze comprehensive information about 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 to promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Provide patient and family education and participate in continuum-of-care planning.
Pursue professional growth through learning activities in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.