Registered Nurse Charge, Neurosurgery Clinic

About the Organization

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC 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. The Neurosurgery Clinic is part of this mission, advancing health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

About the Role

The Charge Nurse is assigned to a designated clinical area to assist in assuring a patient- and family-focused environment. Working under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, this role develops, implements, and evaluates systems that promote cost-effective, quality patient care. As a frontline member of the leadership team, the Charge Nurse coordinates patient throughput, holds the healthcare team accountable to clinical and service standards, and partners with the team for day-to-day execution of the organization’s mission and strategic plan. The role also serves as a clinical resource for novice and experienced staff in complex patient care situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient throughput.
• Holds healthcare team accountable to clinical and service standards.
• Partners with the healthcare team for day-to-day execution of the mission and strategic plan.
• Acts as a clinical resource for novice staff and assists experienced staff in problem-solving for complex patient care situations.
• Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based practice, applying research to challenging and complex situations.
• Develops and implements care plans, anticipating resource needs and adapting to changes with minimal disruption.
• Provides patient education and trains peers by example, instruction, and leadership.
• Conducts patient assessments, gathers pertinent clinical data, and collaborates with the healthcare team for referrals and treatment.
• Demonstrates leadership by influencing peers, managing projects, and upholding company values and ethical principles.

Technical Capabilities

• Evidence-Based Practice (Advanced): Recognizes, implements, and evaluates practice changes based on published research.
• Care Planning (Intermediate): Anticipates and plans for complex resource needs, sets priorities, and collaborates with the healthcare team to identify outcomes.
• Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Provides patient health education independently and trains others through leadership and example.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Conducts patient interviews and physical examinations, gathers clinical data, and collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Leadership (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the difference between managing and leading, influences peers positively, and demonstrates personal integrity.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Plans and sets objectives that directly impact near-term results for the system or institution.
• Problem Solving: Solves highly complex problems with solutions that may have broad impact.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Viewed as a technical expert within a professional area and possesses broad knowledge of other areas.
• Team Interaction: Leads complex project teams, coaches members, and develops strategy for execution.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others through feedback and talent development strategies.
  • Builds and maintains relationships to forecast and influence future needs.
  • Communicates effectively across diverse audiences to find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion and in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues.
  • Solves complex problems by evaluating trends and risks to improve processes.
  • Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to maximize team performance.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Anticipates and addresses problems to meet quality standards.
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement through learning and experience.
  • Ensures safety and regulatory compliance by developing corrective actions for unsafe environments.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by identifying obstacles and developing solutions.
  • Stewards organizational resources by creating effective systems and processes.
  • Makes data-driven decisions to improve decision-making capabilities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas and leads initiatives that create value across areas.
  • Leverages technology to drive efficiencies and innovation.
  • Adapts to change by communicating its impact and assisting teams in embracing it.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Minimum of 2 years 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.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

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