Pediatric PSTAM Nurse — Surgery/Trauma, Safe Unit (Night)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurses in PSTAM and 12C at Vanderbilt Health apply the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and transition planning. They collaborate with the health care team to set goals and evaluate progress, advancing professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.

The combined Pediatric Surgery, Trauma/Transplant and Safer Units provide care from infancy to young adulthood, with 43 PSTAM beds and a 15-bed 12C Safer Unit.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based practice capable, works under guidance.
• Care planning with prioritization and coordination.
• Nursing patient education delivered in practical settings.
• Nursing assessment and evaluation including basic patient interviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to plan and coordinate care across the continuum.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Uses the nursing process to evaluate progress and apply interventions.
• Promotes health and maintains a safe care environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Education

Nursing Patient Assessment &Evaluation

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Nurses in PSTAM and 12C at Vanderbilt Health apply the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and transition planning. They collaborate with the health care team to set goals and evaluate progress, advancing professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.

The combined Pediatric Surgery, Trauma/Transplant and Safer Units provide care from infancy to young adulthood, with 43 PSTAM beds and a 15-bed 12C Safer Unit.