Registered Nurse PRN - Operating Room Wilson County Hospital

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.

Organization:

Operating Room

Job Summary:

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.

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.

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Hours of Position:

PRN (as needed), day shift

Department Summary:

Our department encompasses several specialty areas including Pre-Admission Testing, Infusion Center, Endoscopy, Same Day Surgery, and Operating Room.

The environment on our units is friendly, patient-centered, and collaborative with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

One of the benefits of working in this surgical environment is the operating hours, which allow staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. There are numerous opportunities for engagement in quality improvement and professional development.

Our staff’s success is due to their commitment to our patients and the community. Our staff have
extensive knowledge and expertise; we deliver compassionate care.

We orient new team members to our unit by using preceptorship experience to provide each person a safe space for learning. In addition, we have a perioperative educator, Debbie Weston, RN, CNOR who assists our new hires in their journey of transitioning to a new role and career goals.

WE ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

If your career goal is to expand your professional career outside of the traditional bedside care model, the VWCH Surgical Services team can help with this by providing a wealth of experience and opportunities through our peri-operative program for your growth and future development.

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 to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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
• Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate res