Registered Nurse, Stepdown Unit, Full time Nights, Tullahoma
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tullahoma, TN, United States
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a community of individuals who work every day with the aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization
Progressive Care Unit
Job Summary
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 patient outcomes. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee.
Hours of Position
Full‑time (36 hours per week), nights (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.)
Key Responsibilities
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.
Continually utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress towards 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.
Technical Capabilities
Patient assessment and evaluation home care (novice): Proficiency in assessing and evaluating patients in moderate difficulty home settings, conducting primary care interviews, assessing home safety, and performing comprehensive physical examinations.
Patient education (novice): Proficiency in providing patient education in practical moderate‑difficulty applications.
Care planning (novice): Ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of responsibility.
Evidence‑based nutrition practice (novice): Ability to search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions, generally working under direction of others.
Core Accountabilities
Execute job responsibilities with an understanding of their impact on related areas, solve moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment, expand knowledge through professional experience, and provide informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities
Support colleagues by developing self and others, building and maintaining relationships, and communicating effectively. Deliver excellent services through compassion, problem solving, meaningful advice, ensuring high quality, continuous improvement, and meeting safety and regulatory requirements. Manage resources effectively and foster innovation by generating new ideas, applying technology, and adapting to change.
Position Qualifications
Work Experience: Relevant experience in nursing, less than 1 year.
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.
Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (LIC). Other relevant licensure as required.
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.
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a community of individuals who work every day with the aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization
Progressive Care Unit
Job Summary
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 patient outcomes. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee.
Hours of Position
Full‑time (36 hours per week), nights (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.)
Key Responsibilities
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.
Continually utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress towards 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.
Technical Capabilities
Patient assessment and evaluation home care (novice): Proficiency in assessing and evaluating patients in moderate difficulty home settings, conducting primary care interviews, assessing home safety, and performing comprehensive physical examinations.
Patient education (novice): Proficiency in providing patient education in practical moderate‑difficulty applications.
Care planning (novice): Ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of responsibility.
Evidence‑based nutrition practice (novice): Ability to search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions, generally working under direction of others.
Core Accountabilities
Execute job responsibilities with an understanding of their impact on related areas, solve moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment, expand knowledge through professional experience, and provide informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities
Support colleagues by developing self and others, building and maintaining relationships, and communicating effectively. Deliver excellent services through compassion, problem solving, meaningful advice, ensuring high quality, continuous improvement, and meeting safety and regulatory requirements. Manage resources effectively and foster innovation by generating new ideas, applying technology, and adapting to change.
Position Qualifications
Work Experience: Relevant experience in nursing, less than 1 year.
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.
Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (LIC). Other relevant licensure as required.
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.
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