Registered Nurse 2– Interventional Cardiology Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a dedicated RN for the Heart and Vascular Institute. This role focuses on care coordination, patient education, and improving outcomes for patients. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and innovation.

Benefits

Affordable high-quality health plans

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (flex PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Short- and long-term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Advanced skills in evidence-based practice and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation processes and support patient access.
• Manage pre-admission and post-discharge care transitions.
• Develop patient education materials and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Education

Patient Assessment

Trend Analysis

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

**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:**

VHVI MCE OP Clinic 3

**Job Summary:**

JOB SUMMARY

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute knows how to care for your unique heart. Our team includes some of the top heart and vascular specialists in the nation. They can personalize a treatment plan just for you — whether it’s simply a change in your diet and exercise, medication, a catheter procedure, surgery or mechanical support.

Assists in developing and meeting key Pillar outcomes and system improvement goals, including financial, satisfaction, and clinical metrics, as part of the care coordination model. This role aims to improve outcomes by reducing hospital readmissions and coordinating care episodes for a defined patient population or disease process. Responsibilities include identifying appropriate patients, engaging patients and families in self-care, facilitating warm handovers, conducting patient education using the teach-back method, and helping patients navigate the healthcare system.

Hours for this clinic are from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Coordinate evaluation processes for the defined patient population, collaborating with team members to ensure completion of all required information.
2. Support patient access by acting as a liaison between referring providers and Vanderbilt providers.
3. Interact routinely with the clinical team to develop care plans from hospitalization through the care episode.
4. Manage processes related to pre-admission and post-discharge care transitions, establishing relationships with providers and agencies to optimize care.
5. Develop and disseminate patient education materials, including creating customized medication grids with input from pharmacists and team members.
6. Assist with discharge and transition planning, actively engaging outpatient care providers and coordinating handovers with various care teams.
7. Evaluate and improve care coordination practices, supporting protocol development based on evidence.

The listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

**TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:**

• Evidence-Based Practice (Advanced): Recognize, implement, and evaluate practice changes based on research, demonstrating expertise in applying evidence-based practices.
• RN Access Patient Education (Advanced): Deliver complex patient education, take a leadership role in challenging situations, and participate in professional forums.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Advanced): Conduct comprehensive assessments, mentor peers, and lead in complex patient care situations.
• Trend Analysis (Intermediate): Recognize patterns, forecast demand, and analyze trends in various areas including quality and finance.

**Our Nursing Philosophy:**

We believe highly skilled nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. Nursing is an art and science dedicated to helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt employee, you make a difference by bringing compassion and care to those in need. Our current employee benefits include:

• Affordable high-quality health plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about the inpatient nursing supplemental pay program!

**Learn more about VUMC Nursing:** http://www.vumc.org/careers/nursing-careers

**Core Accountabilities:**

• Organizational Impact: Understand how your work affects other areas and contribute accordingly.
• Problem Solving: Analyze moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Knowledge: Expand your knowledge through experience in your professional area.
• Team Interaction: Support and guide team members informally.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting Colleagues: Develop yourself and others, build relationships, and communicate effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serve with compassion, solve complex problems, and offer meaningful advice.
• Ensuring High Quality: Maintain quality, address issues promptly, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrate ownership, manage resources, and make data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generate ideas, adopt new technologies, and embrace change.

**Position Qualifications:**

**Responsibilities:**

**Certifications:**

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

**Work Experience:**

Relevant Work Experience

**Experience Level:**

5 years

**Education:**

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/Vets/Disabled).