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Graduate Practical Nurse- Peds Float Pool

(Up to $2000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates)

JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the licensed healthcare team members in the provision of patient care to include direct patient care, providing healthcare information to patients/families, and following established plan of care. All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with VUMC standards and licensure regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services.
• Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes.
• Support plans 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

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or equivalent experience) and < 1 year relevant industry
• Licensed Practical Nurse Required

Shifts: Days

Department/Unit Summary:

A typical shift for our staff includes working with a vast array of patient populations. One shift may be in the Newborn Nursery caring for healthy infants, while the next shift could be in our Myelosuppression Unit caring for a child who has recently undergone a Bone Marrow Transplant. Our staff has a diversity of experience and are always willing to share their knowledge with others.

Our care partners float to all areas of the hospital and most are cross-trained as medical receptionists and can cover either job. In addition to their regular duties our care partners maintain a competency to perform EKG's after hours and cover this function throughout the hospital.

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.

Learn more about VUMC Nursing:

• Nursing Careers : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html
• Benefits : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/benefits.html
• Our Nursing Philosophy : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.html
• Our Nursing Leadership : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html
• Shared Governance : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html
• Education & Professional Development : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html
• Life In Nashville : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.html
• VUMC Nursing : http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing