Pediatric Registered Nurse 2 Float Pool-P2/Nights
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Description: Vanderbilt University is presently looking of Pediatric Registered Nurse 2 Float Pool-P2/Nights right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. PEDIATRIC FLOAT POOL RN
Night Shift 7p-7a
Requires experienced pediatric nurses. The Staff RN must have at least! one year of acute care and/or critical care setting. The Staff RN must be willing to accept a unit assignment in any areas(s) he/she has demonstrated competence. Must be able to work in more than one area. Placement of the float pool staff will be determined by management based on the needs assessment of the units. The placement will be based on demand to address the increased acuity, census, and sudden vacancies, i.e., ill calls. Placement of staff will be done the prior shift by the management team. As patient care needs change during the shifts, the float staffs RN may be asked to move to another area.
Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care. team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. Furthers professional growth by e! ngaging in 10 hours of learning activities annually. Required ! to be available to work 8 weekend shifts per quarter (two -6 week schedule periods) Required to work two holidays and available for two hard to staff days per year. Requires competency to work in acute care AND critical care settings (inclusive to all critical care and step down units AND all general care units). May be re-directed mid shift to other areas utilized in specific roles or by AC or designee. 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.
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, fa! milies, 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 dev! elopment and/or revision of evidence based practice guidelines.
Participated in scholarly/professional activities in the past year
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Job requires Graduate of an accredited nursing program and 1 year of nursing experience required. Pediatric experience strongly preferred. Previous emergency, critical care and ICU nursing experience
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
Registered Nurse â€" ASN, BSN, MSN preferred
Current state Registered Nurse license; or eligible for immediate state license.
This is a full-time position. Shifts - nights.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Vanderbilt University.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:12:26 GMT
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