Title: Registered Nurse 2 - PEDs/Outpatient - Med Specialties, FT Days
Location: TN-Nashville-DOT - VCH Doctor's Office Tower
Job Number: 1301596
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 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.
* Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assists 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/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, families, 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 initiatives.
* Leads in the development and/or revision of evidence based practice guidelines.
* Participated in scholarly/professional activities in the past year

Qualifications:
Job requires Graduate of an accredited discipline specific program and 1 year of experience or the equivalent.
Pediatric &/or Outpatient experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

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