RN Progressive Care Unit NIGHTS $10k sign-on bonus Tullahoma Harton Hospital

Progressive Care Nurse

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

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 diverse 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. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is 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. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Job Description:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery.
• Ensure 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.
• Work hours: 7p-7a, 36 hours/week.

Unit Overview:

• The Progressive Care Unit is located on the 3rd floor at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (VTHH).
• It's a 19-bed unit with a typical Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 and the assistance of a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant.
• The environment focuses on teamwork, excellent patient care, and welcoming new team members.
• Care for adult patients with a variety of medical diagnoses, working closely with local cardiologists.

Professional Development:

• Orient new nurses through six weeks of unit-specific orientation with a designated preceptor and skills days focusing on skills used on our unit.
• Encourage professional growth, providing knowledge and skills to succeed and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinating and implementing care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and apply appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation Home Care (Novice): Ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Provide patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Care Planning (Novice): Anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility.
• Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions.

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
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

Community Overview:

Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, offers a vibrant music scene, cultural diversity, and a rich history. Known as "Music City," it hosts a variety of music festivals and events. The city offers a high quality of life with accessible outdoor activities, diverse dining options, and a welcoming community.