Registered Nurse, Medicine Stepdown, Night Shift, TempForce - VUH

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Registered Nurse – Medicine Stepdown (Travel Nurse – Staffing Collaborative). Nurses work 13‑week assignments in a specific unit, with the possibility of switching between the Vanderbilt University Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital  role requires the nurse to plan and manage complex patient care, deliver patient and family education, collaborate with the healthcare team, and consistently apply evidence‑based practice. Nurses may float across entities to meet unit coverage needs and may work weekends and holidays as required.

• Job Type: Temporary, full‑time hours covering shifts most needed by the unit.
• Premium Pay: $65–$75 per hour (see specific unit rates).
• Health Benefits:
  
  Available through Temp Force for eligible assignments.
• Unit:
  Medicine Stepdown (8
  
  MCE‑MCC
  14).
• Day Shift: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. – $65 / hr.
• Night Shift: 7 p.m.–7 a.m. – $75 / hr.
• Assignment Length:
  Fixed end date of 01/09/2027.
• Locations:
  Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN;
  Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (moves within assignment possible).

• Registered Nurse license in Tennessee.
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of Medicine Stepdown RN experience; preferred 2 or more recent years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• General competencies include patient education, assessment & evaluation, care planning, and evidence‑based practice.

• Collaborate on establishing plans of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive patient information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions for effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Technical Capabilities (Novice)

• Care Planning:
  Anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments with minimal disruption.
• Nursing Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Provide practical patient education of moderate difficulty.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation:
  Perform primary care interviews, physical examinations, recognize problems, gather clinical data for referral and treatment pathways.
• Evidence‑Based Practice:
  Search for evidence to answer clinical questions and conduct assignments under guidance.

Core Accountabilities

• Execute responsibilities with an understanding of how outcomes impact related areas, often with guidance.
• Analyze moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Demonstrate expanded knowledge through professional experience.
• Provide informal guidance and support to teammates.

Core Capabilities

• Develop Self and Others:
  Invest time and energy in developing personal and team performance.
• Build and Maintain Relationships:
  Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders.
• Communicate Effectively:
  Adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Serve Others with Compassion:
  Understand stakeholder needs and customize services.
• Problem‑Solve and Offer Support:
  Provide constructive coaching to enhance effectiveness.
• Ensure Quality:
  Address quality issues promptly and maintain continuous improvement.
• Maintain Safety and Regulatory Standards:
  Conduct routine safety checks to prevent hazards.
• Manage Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrate accountability and steward department resources.
• Make Data‑Driven Decisions:
  Identify and elevate opportunities using information.
• Foster Innovation:
  Generate new ideas, apply technology, and embrace change.

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