Registered Nurse 2 - NIGHTS

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

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is seeking an experienced RN for the Clinical Research Center night shift. This 36-hour/week position covers 3-12-hour shifts, with both inpatients and outpatients who may still be on the unit after 7pm.

Responsibilities include nursing assessment, IV placement, EKGs, procedural setup, and administration of investigational medications. ACLS and BLS certification are required, and biotherapy infusion and research training will be provided.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care and coordinates care delivery.
• Analyzes information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Uses the nursing process to evaluate progress and apply interventions.
• Promotes health and a safe, healing environment.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Clinical nursing

Education

RN licensure (US)

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VICTR

Job Summary:

RN Position for Clinical Research Center Night Shift -

This is a 36-hour/week RN position on our night shift for 3-12-hour shifts in our Adult Clinical Research Center. We have inpatients and outpatients who may still be on the unit after 7pm.

We provide expertise in nursing assessment and skills such as IV placement, EKG's, procedural set up and assistance, and investigational medication administration. We provide care for a number of research participants and clinical patients with rare diseases. We administer a high volume of investigational IV infusions such as monoclonal antibody therapies for rare diseases and insulin infusions for metabolic studies as well as subcutaneous and oral research medications. Excellent assessment skills and attention to detail are needed for patient observation following investigational medication administration and tasks such as frequent vital signs, EKG's and lab draws to include centrifuging research blood samples. There is a weekend rotation approximately once every 4-6 weeks, however our clinic is closed on holidays.

We are looking for candidates that have 1-2 years of medical surgical experience and research experience is a plus. ACLS and BLS certification are required, and biotherapy infusion training will be provided as well as specialized research training.

ACLS and BLS certification are required, and biotherapy infusion training will be provided as well as specialized research training. .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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's 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.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways.
• Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
• 1 year of experience
• Registered Nurse Licensure

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference 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 /o