Registered Nurse, Freestanding ER, Full-time Nights, Clarksville

Job Summary Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. Location VCH Emergency Room - Sango, 1325 North Highway 76, Clarksville. Hours of Position Full-time, 36 hours/week, nights (7p-7a). 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 Nursing patient assessment & evaluation home care (novice): Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting. The RN Home Care works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician-ordered care in the home setting. Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment. The RN Home Care demonstrates appropriate acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient’s primary care provider. Nursing patient education (novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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. Evidence-based nutrition practice (novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Position Qualifications Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse – Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 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-term and long-term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more… Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental pay program! EEO 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 Direct Jobs