Registered Nurse, Elective Surgery Unit - PRN, VUH

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 VUH 10S Elective Surgery Unit - A Job Summary Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. Shift The PRN requirement is 3 shifts in a six-week scheduling period. Position Highlights Fast‑Paced, Specialized Post‑Surgical Care on a brand new unit opening 6/25/26! This dynamic 17‑bed unit with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5‑6 that cares for adult patients ages 18 to 100 who are admitted for planned, elective surgical procedures across multiple specialties—including general surgery, orthopedics, hernia, foregut and bariatric surgeries. Our patients are unique because they typically arrive with a clear surgical plan and a recovery pathway focused on rapid mobilization, pain management, and discharge readiness. Length of stay is generally 24 hours to 2–3 days, which creates a predictable, structured workflow for nurses and providers. Please note this is an inpatient unit and not a surgery center opportunity. Why 10S? Predictable and structured workflow: all surgeries are scheduled. Build something new: help open a new unit and shape a strong, supportive team culture. What You’ll Need At least 1 year of RN experience Registered Nursing degree State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of obtaining a TN address, even if a compact license) 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, healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Evidence‑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. 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. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions, and contact the patient’s 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. 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‑ and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental pay program! Learn more about VUMC Nursing here. Core Accountabilities Organizational impact: Executes job responsibilities with an 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: Develops self and others: invests time, energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance 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 communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Serving others with compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solving complex problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offering 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 and directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures continuous improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifying ways to resolve them. Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent 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 departmental work to manage resources effectively. Makes data‑driven decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of 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 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 aspects. Position Qualifications LIC‑Registered Nurse – licensure other Relevant work experience Experience level: 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program Additional Information 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