Registered Nurse 2 - Plan B
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Description: Vanderbilt University is at the momment seeking for Registered Nurse 2 - Plan B right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. 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. This position is not eligible for VPNPP advancement.
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.
Organizes work and manages changes in work demands for effective use of time.
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
Basic Qualifications
Clinical Staffing Resources shift 7p-7a
This is a float pool position, floating to all med/surg and step down areas, minimum of two years recent experience
Job requires Graduate of an accredited discipline specific program and 1 year of experience or the equivalent.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
Registered Nurse
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Vanderbilt University.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:34:41 GMT
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