RN First Assist PRN - OR Float Pool - Main OR - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their perioperative team. This role involves assisting surgeons during operations, conducting patient assessments, and ensuring a sterile environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing practices and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. With a focus on fostering a collaborative work environment, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a community that values your expertise and strives to advance health and wellness through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Benefits

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

Dental and/or vision plan

403 (b) retirement plan

Paid Time off (flex PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Short-Long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant work experience required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in operative procedures and maintain a sterile environment.
• Provide technical first assistance throughout the perioperative period.

Skills

Operating Room Care

Nursing Patient Education

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation

Evidence-Based Practice

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:

Peri-Op float pool

Job Summary:

Assists the surgeon in the operative procedure. Initiates appropriate intra operative behaviors unique to first assisting. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Conducts pre-operative assessment of patient needs, and family education. Maintains a sterile environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role.
2. Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
3. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
4. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
5. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
6. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others.
2. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
3. Care Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work.
4. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature.
5. Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur.

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 (http://www.vumc.org/careers/nursing-careers).

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities:

1. Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively.
2. Delivering Excellent Service: 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:

3 years

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.