Registered Nurse (Home Care) - Weekend DAYS 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Saturday, Sunday & 1 Day Per[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in Nashville. This role focuses on providing compassionate home care, collaborating on health plans, and ensuring effective patient outcomes through assessments and interventions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. With a commitment to quality care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives while working alongside skilled professionals. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $10,000

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience in nursing is required.
• Must have a Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the home health plan of care.
• Conducts in-home patient assessments for effective outcomes.
• Utilizes nursing process to evaluate patient's progress.

Skills

Patient Education

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing Patient Assessment

Problem Solving

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:

This is a 32-Hour per week position.

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.

Hours: This is a weekend position (Saturday and Sunday) plus 1-2 days per week. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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.

Signing Bonus Requirements: The position at 32-Hours per week, which is considered Full-Time is eligible for the signing bonus. If the candidate selected works less hours then the position is not eligible for the signing bonus. The signing bonus is not applicable to current Vanderbilt Health staff or former staff who have worked for Vanderbilt Health in the past twelve months. The signing bonus is only available for Full-Time positions. The signing bonus is paid out in two installments. You will be eligible for a taxable signing bonus of $10,000.00 paid to you with half ($5,000) at three months of employment and the other half ($5,000) paid to you at 1 year of service.

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. GENERATE NEW IDEAS: (NOVICE): Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
5. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
6. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
7. 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.

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. Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
2. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
3. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

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.