Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Full time Nights, Tullahoma

Overview

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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 aim of improving health and wellness. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where individuality is valued. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research.

Progressive Care Unit

Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. This aligns with hospital objectives and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee.

Full-time (36 hours/week), nights (7p-7a)

• 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 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.

• NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION HOME CARE (NOVICE):
  Assesses patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in home settings; conducts primary care patient interviews; assesses home safety; performs comprehensive physical assessments; contacts the patient’s primary care provider as needed.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
• Care Planning (Novice)
• Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice)

We believe highly skilled nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We view nursing as an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being. As a VUMC employee, you contribute 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- and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more.
  Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with understanding of how output affects related areas;
Problem Solving/Complexity:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

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; steward organizational resources; makes data-driven decisions. Fostering Innovation:
Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.

Responsibilities:

Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.