Registered Nurse PRN ER Wilson County Hospital NIGHTS

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:

Emergency Services

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, night shift (7p-7a); minimum shift commitment is 4 shifts in a 6 week schedule including 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year.

Vanderbilt Wilson County Emergency Department, also known as VWCH ED is  located on the First floor at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.  This is a 19 bed unit and the typical Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4.

The environment on our unit is fast-paced and unpredictable based on the ever-changing needs of the patient population we serve.  VWCH Emergency Department is a Certified Level 3 Trauma Center. We provide 24-hour care for adult and pediatric patients who are being treated for all levels of injury and illness, from beginning to end of life.  Our patients are unique because they are a diverse population, with a multitude of concerns that require both emergent and non-emergent care in a complete and timely manner.

One of the perks of working on our unit is the teamwork and family atmosphere that is at the heart of providing exceptional care to our patients. We are honored to serve the needs of the community in which we live. 

Our highly skilled nurses are successful because they have the passion, support, training, and critical thinking skills that are essential in providing expert care. 

We orient new staff by providing individualized orientation with a trained preceptor, based on the unique needs of the staff member. Additionally, our unit takes part in the Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program. 
 

WE ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

If your career goal is to develop a broad range of Emergency Nursing skills and knowledge, the VWCH Emergency Department promotes career growth and provides a strong foundation for learning in a collaborative team environment.

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'