Cardiac Stepdown RN: LVAD & Transplant Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental/vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Backup childcare

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an experienced nurse for a Full-Time Cardiac Stepdown Unit role in a high-acuity environment. The position focuses on heart failure, LVAD and transplant populations, bridging ICU and progressive care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced care. The unit emphasizes patient-family education, care planning, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the United States.
• Experience in inpatient cardiology, stepdown, or ICU preferred.
• Adult acute care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care and coordinates care across the continuum.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses and interventions.
• Evaluates progress and adjusts care to achieve outcomes.
• Promotes health and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Education

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evalu

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an experienced nurse for a Full-Time Cardiac Stepdown Unit role in a high-acuity environment. The position focuses on heart failure, LVAD and transplant populations, bridging ICU and progressive care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced care. The unit emphasizes patient-family education, care planning, and continuous quality improvement.