Graduate Nurse, Nursing Education

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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates

Nurse Student Loan Repayment

Fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable unit

Only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee covering 80,000 square miles

1 ranked hospital in Nashville and Tennessee (U.News and World Report 2024-2025)

Shift

Three 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 36 hours per week to include some weekends.

This is a 22 bed unit with a typical nurse to patient ratio of either 1:3 or 1:4. As a Registered Nurse in the Trauma Stepdown you will care for adult patients with traumatic injuries involving multiple body systems care, including:

trauma rehabilitation

At least 1 year of RN experience

Nursing degree

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.

Care Planning (Novice): 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. 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.

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

Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse – Licensure-Others

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 1 year

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.