Registered Nurse | Outpatient | Pediatrics Springfield

Overview

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 where expertise is valued and opportunities to grow are available. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VIP MS, RHC - Springfield

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• 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 (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with understanding of how output affects related areas with occasional guidance.

Problem Solving/Complexity: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.

Breadth of Knowledge: Expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.

Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develops Self and Others;
  Builds and Maintains Relationships;
  Communicates Effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  Serves Others with Compassion;
  Solves Complex Problems;
  Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  Performs Excellent Work;
  Ensures Continuous Improvement;
  Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrates Accountability;
  Stewards Resources;
  Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generates New Ideas;
  Applies Technology;
  Adapts to Change.

Responsibilities:

Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 1 year

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.