Registered Nurse PRN Oral Surgery Procedural Clinic (PACU type role)

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. 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. 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 to 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. 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. 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 coverage Subsidized backup childcare Other benefits available Core Accountabilities Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas of the organization, using technical experience and judgment. Provides informal guidance and support to team members, and engages in continuous improvement and problem solving to enhance quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Core Capabilities Supports colleagues: Develops self and others; Builds and maintains relationships; Communicates effectively. Delivers excellent services: Serves others with compassion; Solves complex problems; Offers meaningful advice and support. Ensures high quality: Performs excellent work; Pursues continuous improvement; Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements. Manages resources effectively: Demonstrates accountability; Stewardship of organizational resources; Makes data‑driven decisions. Fosters innovation: Generates new ideas; Applies technology; Adapts to change. Position Qualifications Certifications : Licensed Registered Nurse (LIC-Registered Nurse). Experience : Relevant work experience, 1 year of experience level. Recent experience in oral surgery practice preferred. Education : Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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 Montgomery College