Registered Nurse Inpatient 2- Pediatric Acute Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Short-Long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to apply the nursing process in caring for pediatric patients. The role includes collaboration with the healthcare team and effective communication with patients and families.

The successful candidate will have a degree from an approved program and at least one year of relevant experience. Vanderbilt offers competitive benefits, including health plans, a 403(b) retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to plan and implement care.
• Communicates information to the healthcare team.
• Collaborates in establishing patient goals.
• Evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Education

Nursing 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

Pediatric Acute Care

Job Summary

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

Unit Summary

The environment on our unit is patient-centered, fast-paced, and team-focused. We care for pediatric patients from newborn to 18 years who are being treated for a variety of conditions. Our patients are unique because we care for a broad spectrum of patients with both medical and/or surgical diagnoses.

Shift

7pm-7am

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more ... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Position Qualifications

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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.