Registered Nurse, Elective Surgery, PRN (Nights) - VUH

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.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Our Nursing Philosophy:
• As a Vanderbilt University Medica

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience
• Nursing degree
• State or Compact License (TN license within 60 days of getting TN address even if compact license

Benefits

Additional Information

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: VUH 10S Elective Surgery Unit - A 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. . SHIFT The PRN requirement is 3 shifts in a six-week scheduling period. All 3 shifts will be on the night shift, 7p - 7am. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Fast-Paced, Specialized Post-Surgical Care on a BRAND NEW unit opening 6/25/26! This dynamic 17-bed unit with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 that cares for adult patients ages 18 to 100 who are admitted for planned, elective surgical procedures across multiple specialties-including general surgery, orthopedics, hernia, foregut and bariatric surgeries. Our patients are unique because they typically arrive with a clear surgical plan and a recovery pathway focused on rapid mobilization, pain management, and discharge readiness. Length of stay is generally 24 hours to 2-3 days , which creates a predictable, structured workflow for nurses and providers. Please note this is an *Inpatient* unit and not a surgery center opportunity. Why 10S? Predictable and Structure workflow: as all surgeries are scheduled surgeries - Build Something New: Help open a new unit and shape a strong, supportive team culture

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