Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Assessment Services, Nights - VPH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Room Nurse

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

About the position:

We are a dedicated psychiatric emergency room, the environment on our unit is fast-paced and never the same on any given day. We care for adult patients ranging in age from 18 and over who are being treated for any behavioral health crisis need. Our unit is unique because we are also responsible for all ages and patients admitted to Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) from a multitude of referral sources.

Position Highlights:

• Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates
• Nurse Student Loan Repayment
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable unit

What you'll need:

• At least 1 year of RN experience
• Nursing degree
• State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license)

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.

Our nursing philosophy:

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

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core accountabilities:

Organizational impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem solving/complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core capabilities:

Supporting colleagues:
Develops self and others; builds and maintains relationships; communicates effectively. Delivering excellent services:
Serves others with compassion; solves complex problems; offers meaningful advice and support. Ensuring high quality:
Performs excellent work; ensures continuous improvement; fulfills safety and regulatory requirements. Managing resources effectively:
Demonstrates accountability; stewards organizational resources; makes data driven decisions. Fostering innovation:
Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.

Position qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others.

Work experience:

Relevant work experience. Experience level: 1 year.

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.

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/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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.