Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Tullahoma

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Organization:
Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee.

The Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

27-bed specialized inpatient unit that provides comprehensive care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and treatment. The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, sepsis, and complex conditions. The PCU is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, care partners, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and case managers dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Continuous cardiac monitoring, advanced nursing assessments, and evidence-based interventions support patients during recovery, stabilization, and transition to lower levels of care. The unit focuses on promoting positive patient outcomes, reducing complications, and facilitating efficient care progression through collaboration and education.

Hours of Position

Full-time - 12H shifts; 36 hours/week. Relocation stipend available to eligible new hires based on mileage.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation Home Care (Novice)

Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting. The RN Home Care works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician-ordered care in the home setting. Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment. The RN Home Care demonstrates appropriate acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider.

Nursing Patient Education (Novice)

Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Care Planning (Novice)

Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and…