Registered Nurse Inpatient- NICU - Cardiac and Complex Surgical Unit, Nights

Organization NICU Cohort 13 Job Summary Join our team in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care to our most vulnerable patients. Our NICU includes over 131 beds and supports more than 1,400 premature and/or critically ill newborns annually. Neonatal Services is organized into specialized pods, allowing for cohorting of patient diagnoses and delivery of highly expert, focused care. In this role, you will assist with medical procedures, monitor and interpret vital signs, operate specialized equipment, and support families through education and communication with empathy and understanding. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The Cardiac and Complex Surgical Unit is a 44-bed specialty unit within the NICU that cares for critically ill and medically complex neonates. Patient populations include those with cardiac, neurological, renal, genetic conditions, prematurity, and other high-acuity diagnoses. This unit provides advanced therapies such as therapeutic hypothermia (cooling), dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patients may require varying levels of respiratory support, ranging from room air to high-frequency ventilation. Care delivery is highly specialized, with most patient assignments structured as 1:1 or 2:1 to ensure optimal outcomes and individualized attention. Shift: 7pm-7am 36 hours a week Level III/IV NICU, Critical Care, or ER experience highly preferred. The NICU Registered Nurse 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 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. 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. 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. 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-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more. Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Position Qualifications Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center