Registered Nurse, NICU, Night Shift, Temp Force - VTHH

** 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.
** Organization:
** Temp Force Nursing Collab
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* 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. The 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.
**** SHIFT**:
Night Shift (7p – 7a)
** Short-Term Assignment Key Benefits**:
* Premium Pay Rate - $65/hour
* Medical Insurance benefits available through Temp Force
* Assignment in the same hospital (might float between units)
* Work on 13-week assignments.
* RNs typically work 36 – 40 hours per week based on the unit's needs.
** Locations Available**:

Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital - Tullahoma, TN.
** Units Available**:

NICU
** Length of assignment**: 13 weeks.
** Qualifications**:

Registered Nurse Required Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program (or equivalent experience) and 1 year of relevant RN experience,
** Preferred
* * 2 or more years of recent NICU RN experience
** Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
** Registered Nurse  BLS, ACLS, and PALSKEY 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.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* Care Planning (Novice):
Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and…