Registered Nurse Endoscopy Unit $20k sign-on bonus 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:

Endoscopy

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.

Responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

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Hours of Position:

Full-time, day shift, 40 hours/week (4 - 10 hour shifts/week); shift is 6:30a-5p on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call is every 6th week for 7 days.

$20k sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!  (current employees and candidates who have worked at Vanderbilt within the last year are not eligible.)

The Endoscopy Unit is part of the Surgical Services area that includes Same Day Surgery, Pre-Admission Testing, and Infusion Center. We are located on the ground floor of the Outpatient Center at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

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

We care for adult patients 18 years and older who are having procedures that allow them to go home the same day. Our patients are unique because they have a variety of needs and diagnoses. 

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

Our nurses are successful because they are committed to our patients and families, have extensive nursing knowledge, and are compassionate. 

We orient new nurses to our unit by using preceptorship experience and provide each nurse a safe space for learning. In addition, we have a Surgical Educator, Debbie Weston, who will assist you in your journey as you transition to your new role. 

WE ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

If your career goal is to expand your nursing career outside of the traditional bedside care model, VWCH Surgical Services team can help with this by providing a wealth of experience and opportunities 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