Registered Nurse

** Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
** Organization:
** VICC at Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
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* Job Summary:

** The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
* Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
* Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
* Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
* Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Track’s quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
* Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
* Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
** Our Nursing Philosophy:
** We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

Please see our current employee benefits offered:
* Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
* Dental and /or vision plan
* 403 (b) retirement plan
* Paid Time off (flex PTO)
* Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
* Short-Long term disability
* Subsidized backup childcare
* And many more...
** Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
**** Achieve the Remarkable:
** Learn more about VUMC Nursing .
** Core Accountabilities:
** Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
** Core Capabilities :
** Supporting Colleagues:

- Develops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

- Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

- Communicates Effectively:
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:

- Serves Others with Compassion:
Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

- Solves Complex Problems:
Approaches problems from different angles;
Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.

- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:
Provides ongoing support and…