Registered Nurse - NICU, Complex Infant Lung and Airway Disease Nights

Overview The NICU Chronic Complex Care Unit is a 15-bed technology‑dependent NICU unit that provides specialized family‑centered care to former pre‑term infants less than 2 years old who require chronic airway or respiratory support. Shift: 7PM–7AM (36hours a week). NICU experience highly preferred. 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. Pursues professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. 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 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. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways. Evidence‑Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Position Qualifications Licensure: Registered Nurse (LIC). Minimum 1 year relevant work experience. Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program. Benefits Affordable high‑quality health plan options. Dental and or vision plan. 403(b) retirement plan. Paid time off (flexible PTO). Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied). Short- and long‑term disability. Subsidized backup childcare. EEO Statement Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and it is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co