Registered Nurse Inpatient CC 2 - Pediatric Cardiology

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. Unit Overview The PCARD unit is 19 beds and cares for pediatric patients ranging from birth to 18 years old who are being treated for a variety of congenital and acquired heart conditions. Patients often have life‑long health‑care considerations that require specialized skills and multidisciplinary care. Shift 7 pm–7 am nights, 36 hours 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 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, and adapts to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assess and evaluate patients, conduct primary care patient interviews and physical examinations, and recognize problems, ask questions, and contact the patient’s primary care provider and other team members. Evidence‑Based Practice (Novice): Proficient in searching for evidence to answer clinical questions and generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Position Qualifications Licensure: Registered Nurse (LIC‑Registered Nurse) Work Experience: Relevant work experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: 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 (flex PTO) Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short‑ and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare Equal Opportunity 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 Dormont Manufacturing Co