Triage Registered Nurse, Pediatric GI Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Triage Registered Nurse in the Pediatric GI Clinic applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team, collaborates to establish patient goals, and evaluates progress to support effective outcomes. The role also includes ongoing professional development through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards.

The position calls for foundational competency in care planning, patient education, patient assessment and evaluation, and evidence-based practice. The nurse conducts patient interviews and physical examinations, gathers relevant clinical information, recognizes problems, and contacts the primary care provider and other members of the health care team as appropriate. The role is part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s nursing mission of providing quality patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Registered Nurse licensure.
• Relevant work experience; the stated experience level is less than one year.

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 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 contribute to continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the health care team.
• Conduct primary care patient interviews and physical examinations, gather relevant clinical data, recognize problems, and contact providers and other team members as appropriate.
• Engage in professional 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.
• Possible access to an inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

What This Job Offers

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