Registered Nurse 2 - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus- Neurology/Epilepsy (Inpatient 6 North)- FT Nights

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

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:6N Neuro/Epilepsy 40Job Summary:JOB SUMMARYApplies 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..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 diverse 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 recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading 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.Registered Nurse 2 - Neurology/Epilepsy (Inpatient 6 North)Located on the 6th floor of Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH).The environment on our unit is welcoming, fast-paced, and a place where we value teamwork.We care for adult patients ranging in age from young adults to geriatrics who are being treated for a multitude of neurological disorders and disease processes with the most commonly seen being strokes, craniotomies, seizures, and encephalopathy.Our patients are unique because they have several teams working in collaboration to provide high-quality care throughout their stay, usually lasting from 48 hours to 4 days.One of the perks of working on our unit is the ability to work with a supportive team to make a difference among our patient population who are experiencing life-altering events.Our nurses are successful because they are compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated.We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a six-week unit-specific orientation with dedicated preceptors who want them to succeed. 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 OptionsDental and /or vision plan403 (b) retirement planPaid Time off (flex PTO)Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)Short-Long term disabilitySubsidized backup childcareAnd many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!Achieve the Remarkable:Learn more about VUMC Nursing:Nursing Careers : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.htmlBenefits : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/benefits.htmlOur Nursing Philosophy : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.htmlOur Nursing Leadership : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.htmlShared Governance : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.htmlEducation& Professional Development : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.htmlLife In Nashville : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.htmlVUMC Nursing : http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursingCore Accountabilities:Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.Core Capabilities :Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-OthersWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:Less than 1 yearEducation:Graduate of an approved discipline specific programVanderbilt 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.

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