Registered Nurse - Home Care - Davidson & Wilson County Locations Available

Fadona; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their home care team in Nashville. This role involves collaborating to create and implement personalized health plans, conducting patient assessments, and ensuring effective care delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, contributing to the well-being of patients in their homes. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families seeking quality care.

Benefits

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

Dental and/or vision plan

403 (b) retirement plan

Paid Time off (flex PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Must have a Registered Nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate home health plans of care.
• Evaluate patient progress and apply interventions for effective outcomes.

Skills

Patient Education

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Practice

Adaptability

Patient Assessment

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:

VHCS Clinical - Nursing

Job Summary:

Collaborates in establishing the home health 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.

The individual selected will conduct starts of care on new patients, and in-home patient assessment and nursing continuum of care for effective patient outcomes.

Department Summary:

Vanderbilt Home Care provides licensed health care professionals in your home, the environment where you feel most comfortable and independent. Under the direction of your doctor, our nurses and therapists help you with daily tasks including bathing, dressing, eating, and managing medications. Our health care professionals also provide company and emotional support. When you receive care from Vanderbilt Home Care, you can rest assured you are in the hands of highly skilled, compassionate licensed clinicians who put your needs first.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborates in establishing the home health plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
2. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
3. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
4. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
5. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
2. 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.
3. Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
4. Generates New Ideas (Novice): Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
5. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
6. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation Home Care (Novice): Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting.

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/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities:

1. Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively.
2. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
3. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
4. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions.
5. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

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.