Registered Nurse, Full Time, Neuro, VUH

divh2Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing Opportunity/h2pDiscover 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. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research./ph3Neuro/Epilepsy Unit/h3pThe environment on our unit is fast-paced and collaborative, reflecting the complexity of our patients conditions. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive culture where every team member feels empowered, valued, and well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. We care for adult patients aged 18 and older who are being treated for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke, TIA, Brain and Spinal Tumors, Cerebrovascular Intervention, Seizures, Altered Mental Status, Intractable Chronic Migraines, Subdural Hematomas, and Parkinsons./ppOur patients are unique because they have specialized neurological needs./ppShifts- FT Days- 7am-7pm/ppFT Nights 7pm-7am/ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliCollaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum./liliAnalyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patients care and management to determine nursing diagnosis./liliContinually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patients progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes./liliEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment./liliThe responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned./li/ulh3Technical Capabilities/h3ulliEvidence-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./liliCare 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./liliNursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty./liliNursing 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 patients 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./li/ulpOur Nursing Philosophy:/ppWe believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers 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./ppAs 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:/pulliAffordable High Quality Health Plan Options/liliDental and/or vision plan/lili403 (b) retirement plan/liliPaid Time off (flex PTO)/liliTuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)/liliShort-Long term disability/liliSubsidized backup childcare/liliAnd many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!/li/ulpAchieve the Remarkable:/ppLearn more about VUMC Nursing here./ppCore Accountabilities:/ppOrganizational 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./ppCore Capabilities :/ppSupporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements./ppPosition Qualifications:/ppResponsibilities:/ppCertifications:/ppLIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others/ppWork Experience:/ppRelevant Work Experience/ppExperience Level:/pp1 year/ppEducation:/ppGraduate of an approved discipline specific program/ppThis 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./ppVanderbilt 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./p/div