Registered Nurse, Oral Surgery Procedural Clinic

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Oral Surgery Practice Job Summary: Applies 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. . Are you looking for a nursing role that allows you to utilize a broad range of clinical skills while maintaining an exceptional work-life balance? Join our collaborative, patient-focused team where your expertise, initiative, and compassion make a meaningful difference every day. We are a small but growing team, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact while helping shape the future of our practice. Why You'll Love This Role Monday-Friday schedule 35 hours a week Flexible hours (earliest start time 0700, latest expected end time 1730) No weekends No holidays No on-call responsibilities Free garage parking Some RN Responsibilities Pre-operative patient assessments and education IV placement Medication administration Intra-procedure patient monitoring Post-operative recovery care Clinic nursing support Telephone triage Patient message basket management Care coordination and patient follow-up Collaboration with providers and multidisciplinary team members Our Ideal Candidate Is Positive, professional, and approachable Hard-working and dependable Proactive and self-motivated Organized and detail-oriented Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment Compassionate and committed to exceptional patient care An effective communicator with patients, providers, and colleagues A team player who willingly supports coworkers and contributes to a positive workplace culture Able to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and anticipate patient and team needs Why You'll Thrive Here This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to develop strong relationships with patients. You'll have the opportunity to practice a wide range of nursing skills across the continuum of care, all while enjoying a schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance. Come join a team that values positivity, collaboration, excellence, and patient-centered care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.   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 Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup c