Registered Nurse, PRN Resource Pool - Staffing Collaborative

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plan options

Dental and vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (flex PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Short and long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Registered Nurse for complex patient care in Nashville, Tennessee. The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with healthcare teams, and effective communication skills. Compensation is $65/hr, with various benefits, including health and retirement plans for eligible employees.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of adult inpatient experience and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. For more information about this opportunity, please review the detailed qualifications and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years adult inpatient RN experience is required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS is mandatory.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care and coordinates delivery.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Applies the nursing process to evaluate patient progress.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Patient Assessment & Evaluation

Patient Education

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program

Job description

Job Summary

Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner. Recognizes complex learning needs and prepares individual teaching plans for patients/families and consistently demonstrates effective patient education to peers. Consistently ensures a comprehensive continuum of care plan in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates and role models effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes. Floats across entities to fulfill requirements of the role.

Compensation & Benefits

Premium Pay $65/hr. Medical Insurance benefits are NOT offered. Work on Per Diem assignments. Must work 432 hours in a calendar year (Maximum of 1560 hours per year).

Locations

VUH and at least one regional entity (VBCH, VTHH, VWCH).

Units

Adult inpatient setting (ICU, Stepdown, and/or Med‑Surg).

Shifts

Will vary based on weekly board posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years adult inpatient RN experience
• Registered Nurse
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS

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

• Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice) – possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Patient Education (Novice) – possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• 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.
• 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. Nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well‑being.

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‑ and long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Additional benefits as outlined in the supplemental pay program

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.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues – develops self and others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively, serves others with compassion.

Position Qualifications

Relevant work experience: 2 years adult inpatient RN experience.

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program (Required).

Benefits offer: comprehensive health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings may be included.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.