EKG Registered Nurse PRN Days Lebanon

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assess, implement, and evaluate care for patients within the facility, reporting directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This position collaborates with nursing services, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families to ensure quality care across the continuum. The role requires self-direction, a focus on quality, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Coverage includes the Stress Lab, Cath Lab workups, and recovery.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, averaging 4 shifts per 6-week period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive patient information to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Utilize the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment, evaluation, and education.
• Develop and prioritize care plans, adapting to changes in patient care needs with minimal disruption.
• Search for evidence to answer clinical questions and support evidence-based practice.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Technical Capabilities

• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Assess and evaluate patients, conduct primary care interviews, and physical examinations. Recognize problems and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Provide patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Care Planning (Novice): Anticipate resource needs, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Search for evidence to support clinical decisions, generally under the direction of others.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Execute responsibilities with an understanding of how output impacts other areas of the team.
• Problem Solving: Analyze moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Apply expanded knowledge gained through professional experience.
• Team Interaction: Provide informal guidance and support to team members.
• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develop self and others through investment in learning and performance improvement.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively, adapting style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serve others with compassion and understand current and future stakeholder needs.
  • Solve complex problems by exploring multiple angles and identifying new opportunities.
  • Provide ongoing support and coaching to increase employee effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Engage in dialogue about quality and address issues promptly.
  • Apply learning experiences to uncover root causes of problems and drive continuous improvement.
  • Understand and fulfill safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrate accountability and ownership of critical issues.
  • Steward organizational resources effectively.
  • Make data-driven decisions to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Proactively identify new ideas and opportunities to improve processes.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.
  • Adapt to change and view challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Affordable, high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (with maximums applied).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Additional wellness and professional growth offerings.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program available.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and adheres to the principles of equal opportunity.