Registered Nurse, Med​/Surg, Full-time Days, Clarksville

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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. The mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VCH Med/Surg

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

Full‑time, 36 hours per week, Days (6:45a‑6:45p).

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Home Care Assessment & Evaluation (Novice):
  Demonstrate fundamental proficiency to assess and evaluate patients in moderate‑difficulty home settings, conduct primary care interviews, assess home safety, perform comprehensive physical assessment, and recognize problems to contact primary care providers.
• Patient Education (Novice):
  Provide patient education with fundamental proficiency.
• Care Planning (Novice):
  Anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments with minimal disruption.
• Evidence‑Based Nutrition Practice (Novice):
  Search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions under guidance of supervisors.

• Organizational Impact:
  Execute responsibilities with awareness of effect on other areas, with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving:
  Analyze moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Apply expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction:
  Provide informal guidance and support to team members.

Certifications
Registered Nurse – Licensure (STATE)

Work Experience
Relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Experience Level
Less than 1 year.

Education
Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.

• High‑quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (flexible PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums apply).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.

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.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.