Registered Nurse Circulator Operating Room Days Tullahoma

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plan options

Dental and/or vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tullahoma is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse responsible for planning and administering patient care, collaborating across disciplines to enhance patient outcomes. This full-time position, requiring less than 1 year of relevant experience, involves 36 hours a week with 4 ten-hour shifts from Tuesday to Friday.

The role offers a range of benefits including affordable health plan options, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join us in fostering a thriving healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Registered Nurse (licensure).
• Relevant work experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care.
• Analyzes information pertinent to patient's management.
• Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient’s progress.

Skills

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation

Patient Education

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a global leader in teaching, discovery, and patient care. It offers an environment where expertise is valued and professional growth is encouraged.

Organization

Surgical Services

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes, aligned with hospital objectives, policies, and the Nurse Practice Act of Tennessee.

Shift / Hours

Full time; 36 hours a week, 4 ten‑hour shifts per week. Shifts run Tuesday‑Friday 7:00 am–5:30 pm, with occasional weekend and holiday calls. Call begins after the normal shift at 5:30 pm and typically occurs 3–4 days per month, including at least one weekend call 7:00 am–7:00 pm. Candidates must live within 30 minutes of the hospital.

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

• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation Home Care (Novice): Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in assessing and evaluating patients in moderate‑difficulty home settings, autonomous delivery of physician‑ordered care, and appropriate contact with primary care providers.
• Patient Education (Novice): Provides patient education with sufficient fundamental proficiency in moderate‑difficulty applications.
• Care Planning (Novice): Anticipates resource needs, identifies tasks, sets priorities, schedules activities, meets deadlines, and organizes work; handles multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal disruption.
• Evidence‑Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Searches for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions, generally works under direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

Benefits

• Affordable high‑quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Other benefits available; inquire about inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

Qualifications

Certifications: Registered Nurse (licensure).

Work Experience: Relevant work experience.

Experience Level: Less than 1 year.

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.

Employment Equity

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.