Registered Nurse 2 CC- Cardiac Progressive Care (5 South)- FT Nights occupation at Vanderbilt University in Nashville

Vanderbilt University is at present recruited Registered Nurse 2 CC- Cardiac Progressive Care (5 South)- FT Nights on Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:22:10 GMT. 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 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...

Registered Nurse 2 CC- Cardiac Progressive Care (5 South)- FT Nights

Location: Nashville Tennessee

Description: Vanderbilt University is at present recruited Registered Nurse 2 CC- Cardiac Progressive Care (5 South)- FT Nights right now, this occupation will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Upon graduation and obtaining a degree in Nursing from a NLN or CCNE accredited prog! ram and Tennessee state-approved program, 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 engaging in 6- 10 hours of learning activities annually.

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.
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Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assi! sts 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/familie! s

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, f! amilies, and other HCT members

Effectively communicates and co! llaborates 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 de! velopment and/or revision of evidence based practice guidelines.

Participated in scholarly/professional activities in the past year

Basic Qualifications

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 occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Vanderbilt University.

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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:22:10 GMT

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