**Registered Nurse, PRN Job in Nashville, Tennessee US
**Registered Nurse, PRN
Upon graduation and obtaining a degree in Nursing from a NLN or CCNE accredited program and Tennessee state-approved program, applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complicated patients, including meeting their complex teaching and continuum of care needs. Effectively communicates pertinent information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. Furthers professional growth by achieving a minimum of 10 contact hours annually. Employee must be available for 36 hours per quarter (3 shifts) and 12 hours of weekend shifts per quarter (12 of 36) and for 1 holiday/difficult to staff day per year. Key Functions and Expected Performances: PLANNING MANAGING CARE Practice adheres to specialty and organizational standards. Addresses patient safety needs Applies age specific/cultural considerations to care of patient. Organizes and triages patient care - timely, accurate, and acuity determination. Manages patient flow for maximum efficiency and notifies internal resources of changes Appropriately communicates changes in patient condition. Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assists others. Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assists others. Delegates to staff appropriately, with consideration for other team members workload. Patients and families are satisfied with the care this nurse has given. Manages complex clinical situations. CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING Identifies discharge/transfer needs and initiates plan for movement to next level of care. Uses internal external referrals resources that support patients/families through continuum of care. Initiates change in plan for next level of care in unexpected, changing and complex situations. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns, knowledge, and behavior issues that impact continuum of care needs. PATIENT FAMILY EDUCATION Incorporates a variety of resources to teach and support patient and family learning Individualizes patient/family education for complex patients/families Led in development/revision/use of teaching tools/aids for specific population within the last year. PROBLEM SOLVING Identifies and takes action to resolve patient safety related problems and other clinical issues. Identifies and takes action to resolve systems (operational/workarounds) problems. Follows appropriate chain of command when problem solving. Actively participates in team/group problem solving. Uses interdisciplinary approach to lead others in problem solving projects and evaluates outcomes using data. Positively supports change. Is a consultant to manager (ex: clinical, proposed changes, dept enhancements). COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION Personal behavior positively influences environment and others (may include attendance, tardiness, team support). Participates in rounds with HCT Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other HCT members Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff and other HCT members. Communicates positively and constructively in stressful situations. Provides accurate and objective feedback in a respectful and professional manner while maintaining confidentiality. Completes assigned evaluation tools within designated timeframe Receives peer feedback in a respectful and professional manner. Participates directly in and/or supports orientation of new staff. Facilitates internal and/or external customer satisfaction. CONTINUOUS LEARNING Provide to manager evidence of self- educational activities within timeframe designated by manager. *Total # of contact hours, courses taken, articles read/hours spent in self education. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Participates in developing and/or revising evidence based practice guidelines. Participates in quality improvement projects. Leads in the development and/or revision of evidence based practice guidelines. Participated in scholarly/professional activities in the past year Additional Information: This is a PRN position. Shift: 7a-7p; days of week vary by the need of the department. The Renal Transplant is a small unit with opportunity to work with nephrology patients, including kidney transplant patients. It is a 13-bed unit. Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy smoking, is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer