Registered Nurse, Neuro, FT, Days, 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 ofindividuals 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization :

6N Neuro / Epilepsy 50

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.

Job Description

Neuro / Epilepsy -

The environment on our unit is fast-paced and collaborative reflecting the complexity of our patients conditions. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive culture where every team member feels empowered valued and well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. We care for adult patients aged 18 and older who are being treated for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke TIA Brain and Spinal Tumors Cerebrovascular Intervention Seizures Altered Mental Status Intractable Chronic Migraines Subdural Hematomas and Parkinsons.

Our patients are unique because they have specialized neurological needs.

Shift

This is a full-time night shift position. The shift if 7 : 00am - 7 : 00pm three times per week for a total of 36 hours per week including some weekends.

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 patients care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.

Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patients 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

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.

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 patients 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.

Our Nursing Philosophy :

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of quality in patient care education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered :

• 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!

Achieve the Remarkable :

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities :

Organizational Impact : Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area / team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge : Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction : Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

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 tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1