Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Nights, Lebanon

Montgomery College; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg unit in Lebanon. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through collaboration with a skilled healthcare team. The role involves assessing and implementing care plans, utilizing the nursing process to evaluate patient progress, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Join a community committed to excellence in healthcare, where your skills will be valued and your professional growth supported. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate care for various patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation

Nursing Patient Education

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Practice

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Nights, Lebanon

Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Nights, Lebanon

Apply locations Lebanon, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-12925

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: Med/Surg 2 North

Job Summary:

Responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Hours of Position: Full-time, 36 hours/week, 7p-7a

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates in establishing the 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 Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
2. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
3. 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.
4. Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.

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.

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.