Registered Nurse, SICU, Nights -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. Organization: SICU 10 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 person in this role will work three 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. for a total of 36 hours per week, including some weekends. Position Highlights Emergency general surgery Liver transplants Vascular surgery Thoracic surgery Otolaryngology surgery Orthopaedics Multisystem organ failure Sepsis Requirements At least 1 year of RN experience Nursing degree State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting a TN address even if compact license) 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. 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 environment. 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. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Provides patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Assesses and evaluates patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty, including primary care interviews and physical examinations. Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Searches for evidence to answer clinical questions under guidance. 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 Additional supplemental pay program for inpatient nursing Position Qualifications Certifications: 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