Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown, Nights- VUH

Job Summary

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

The Neuro Stepdown unit cares for adult patients age 18 and older with acute neurological conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subdural, epidural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures, Guillain‑Barre syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis exacerbation, meningitis and encephalitis, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular intervention, and brain/spinal tumor resection. The team collaborates with specialized nurses and teams supported by state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology.

Full‑time night shift: 7:00pm–7:00am, three times per week for a total of 36hours per week, including some weekends.

• 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 toward goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Care Planning
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  Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Handles multiple assignments simultaneously while prioritizing work into manageable units; adapts to changes with minimal disruption.
• Nursing Patient Education
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  Proficient in providing patient education in moderate‑difficulty practical applications.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation
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  Can successfully assess and evaluate patients in moderate‑difficulty practical applications; conducts primary care patient interviews and physical exams, recognizes problems, asks questions, and contacts primary providers and team members.
• Evidence‑Based Practice
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  Can search for evidence to answer clinical questions; works under direction while accomplishing assignments.

Highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. Nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well‑being.

• Organizational Impact
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  Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects other areas.
• Problem Solving
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  Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Team Interaction
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  Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
• Supporting Colleagues
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  Develops self and others; builds and maintains relationships; communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services
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  Serves others with compassion; solves complex problems; offers meaningful advice.
• Ensuring High Quality
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  Performs excellent work; ensures continuous improvement; meets safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively
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  Demonstrates accountability; stewards resources; makes data‑driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation
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  Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (licensure: other authorized forms accepted).
• Relevant work experience: minimum 1 year post‑licensure in a medical‑surgical or similar setting.
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.