Registered Nurse PRN - Neurology and Neurosurgery Clinics

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 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 is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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:

NeuroClinic Nurse Float Pool 1

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.

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Position Hours

Mon-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (PRN as Needed)

Float Locations

Neurology Clinic TVC (The Vanderbilt Clinic)

1301 Medical Center Dr. 

Nashville, TN 37223

Neurology Clinic PRB (Preston Research Building)

2220 Pierce Ave 

Nashville, TN 37223

Neurosurgery Clinic VAV (Village at Vanderbilt)

1500 21st Ave S. 

Nashville, TN 37212

This PRN RN position assists with Focused Ultrasound procedures on the first and second Wednesday of the month as well as the 4th Tuesday of the month. Applicants must have availability to work on those days every month or will not be considered for the position. The RN administers medication, assists with positioning, documents the procedure and is prepared for a designated role in any adverse or emergency situations. This PRN RN will also work in the Neurosurgery clinic answering patient portal messages, triaging patient concern phone calls, assisting clinicians as they see patients and supporting overall clinic flow which can include obtaining vital signs, assisting in procedure visits, and completing paperwork. RN may also work in Neurology clinic messages as needed. Training for all responsibilities will be provided. PRN RN position requires a minimum of two days of availability to work, during business hours, each week. This includes the specific days listed above.

Department Summary

Welcome to the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) where we support exceptional achievement through unparalleled investment in education, research, and remarkable patient care. We focus on training healthcare leaders, delivering remarkable patient care, and performing impactful research. This focus has propelled us to become a nationally recognized and respected enterprise at a top-tier academic medical center.

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
• 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 & E