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Organization:

Pediatrics Clinic

Job Summary:

This position involves delivery of nursing care based upon nursing process for the medical patient as well as some supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the clinic policies and procedures.

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The sign-on bonus does not apply to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Vanderbilt Integrated Pediatrics Tullahoma is a team-based pediatric clinic. We are committed to building ongoing relationships with your family in the Tullahoma area, and serving your children's medical needs, from birth through adolescence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of clinical practice utilizing standards of practice and in accordance with the clinic mission & vision.

• Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.

• Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.

• Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding prevention and transmission of infectious disease/isolation processes

• Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and stressful situations

• Consistently provides accurate and complete handoff communication to any healthcare provider according to clinic policy

• Attends all mandatory department meetings and required to review and initial all department minutes

• Maintain licensure and required certification and annual education requirements

• Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to your unit.

• Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e., beeper, telephone, emergency contact).

• Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.

• Participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes.

• Serves as a resource and role model for other team members.

• Demonstrates effective leadership and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Effectively makes patient assignments and delegates according to scope of practice, staff knowledge, and patient acuity.

• Utilizes critical thinking and reasoning to provide care for the patient.

• Ability to exhibit caring practices to promote a therapeutic environment for patients and co-workers.

• Promotes ongoing education for the patient and family.

• Ability to assess and document appropriately according to age specific guidelines.

• Ability to screen patient population appropriately for referrals and services.

• Ability to adhere to Patient Care Services and Medical policies.

• References the appropriate Standards of Care.

• Ability to prioritize daily focus of care.

• Ability to evaluate patient progress toward goals.

• Ability to administer medications safely as per physician orders and protocols as per hospital policy.

• Continues to establish goals for self improvement.

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately according to scope of practice and knowledge base with consistent evaluation to follow through.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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 childcare

• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the Remarkable:

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

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled