Registered Nurse, ER (Sango) Full-time, Days, Clarksville

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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. Organization VCH Emergency Room – Sango This ER is located at 1325 Highway 76, Clarksville, TN (Sango). Job Summary Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. Hours of Position Full‑time (36 hours/week), days (6:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.). 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 toward 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 NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION HOME CARE (NOVICE) : Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting. The RN Home Care works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician‑ordered care in the home setting. Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment. The RN Home Care demonstrates appropriate acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient’s primary care provider. Nursing 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. 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. Evidence‑Based Nutrition Practice (Novice) : Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. 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. 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‑term and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more… ask about our current inpatient nursing 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. 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. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues – Developing Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Supporting Colleagues – Building and Maintaining Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Supporting Colleagues – Communicating Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services – Serving Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Delivering Excellent Services – Solving Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Delivering Excellent Services – Offering Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality – Performing Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensuring High Quality – Ensuring Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Ensuring High Quality – Fulfilling 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 – Demonstrating Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Managing Resources Effectively – Stewarding Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. Managing Resources Effectively – Making Data‑Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation – Generating New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Fostering Innovation – Applying Technology : Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges. Fostering Innovation – Adapting to Change : Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications Certifications : LIC‑Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education : Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr