Registered Nurse, Surgical Stepdown, Day Shift, TempForce - VUH

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Organization:
Temp Force Nursing Collab

Job Summary:

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 consistently demonstrates effective patient education to peers. Consistently ensures a comprehensive continuum of care plan in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates and role models effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Ensures evidence‑based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards. Floats across entities to fulfill requirements of the role.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Nursing Strategic Programs is dedicated to serving the VUMC Health System. Vanderbilt Medical Center Staffing Collaborative supports nurse staffing needs as a system‑wide resource. The Staffing Collaborative has created a new structure that allows alternative nursing employment e a travel nurse, the Staffing Collaborative will allow Nursing staff to work 13‑week assignments within a specific unit  Department of Nursing Strategic Programs and the Staffing Collaborative provide a new and exciting approach to nursing in a patient‑focused, safe, and efficient manner.

The assignment comes with premium pay and optional health benefits. The Staffing Collaborative's primary responsibility is to ensure coverage for the most significant scheduling needs across the organization. Assignments may necessitate working weekends and holidays. Minimum requirements will be consistent with the expectations for full‑time staff within each specific unit.

• Temporary during the duration of assignment, working full‑time hours covering shifts most needed by the unit.
• Short‑Term Assignment

• Premium Pay - $65/hr
• Medical Insurance benefits available through Temp Force
• RNs typically work 36 – 40 hours per week based on the unit's needs.

• Vanderbilt University Hospital
  - Nashville, TN
• Unit Available:
  Surgical Stepdown (9N)
• Shift: Day shift (7a-7p) - $65/hr
• Length of assignment:
  This position has a fixed assignment end date of 01/09/2027.

• Registered Nurse Required
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program (or equivalent experience)
• 1 year of Surgical Stepdown RN experience, Preferred 2 or more years of recent Surgical Stepdown RN experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
Registered Nurse BLS, ACLS, and PALS

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.

• Care Planning (Novice):
  Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by…