Registered Nurse, OR, Temp Force - VWCH at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Lebanon, TN

Registered Nurse, OR, Temp Force – Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VWHC)

Location:

Lebanon, TN (Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a premier teaching and research hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner. Recognizes complex learning needs and prepares individual teaching plans for patients/families and demonstrates effective patient education to peers. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure a comprehensive care plan. Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution. Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes. Engages in professional growth and learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards.

Floats across entities to fulfill the role’s requirements.

• 13-week temporary assignment, full-time hours covering shifts most needed by the unit.
• Works 36–40 hours per week, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts, may include late stays and weekend call.

• Premium pay – $71 per hour
• Medical insurance benefits available through Temp Force
• Same hospital assignment with possibility to float between units
• Regular RNs work 36‑40 hours per week based on unit needs

Unit: OR – all specialties. Strong orthopedics experience preferred.

Shifts:

• 2 openings: 10-hour shifts, 0630‑1700
• 1 opening: 12-hour shifts, 0630‑1900
• Late stay may be required – 3 shifts per month
• 24-hour weekend call – 1 shift every 4 weeks

13 weeks.

• Registered Nurse (R.N.) with Tennessee licensure
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• ACLS and PALS certification (required)
• BLS certification (required)

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate care delivery while anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use nursing process to evaluate progress toward goals and apply interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned as required.

• Care Planning – anticipates resource needs, sets priorities, schedules activities, meets deadlines, and organizes work within areas of responsibility.
• Nursing Patient Education – provides patient education in moderate difficulty practical applications.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation – conducts primary care patient interviews and physical exams, gathers clinical data for referrals or treatments.
• Evidence‑Based Practice – searches for evidence to answer clinical questions; works under direction to accomplish assignments.

Supports colleagues, builds relationships, communicates effectively, offers meaningful support, ensures high quality work, ensures continuous improvement, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements, demonstrates accountability, stewards resources, makes data‑driven decisions, fosters innovation, applies technology, and adapts to change.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.