Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.
Job Summary:
Collaborates with the health care team to coordinate patient and family interventions across the continuum of care, removing barriers and promoting efficient and effective use of resources. Assists patients and families in establishing patient specific goals, both long term and short term. Facilitates appropriate follow up care and/or refers patients and provides handovers to the appropriate next level or site of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Assesses and identifies patients with complex clinical needs that require a coordinated plan of care.
Develops case management plan that includes strategies or alternative interventions required to attain optimal patient and family specific outcomes.
Analyses progress on the plan of care, identifies variances, and intervenes utilizing process improvement methodologies to remove barriers and progress care.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of the practice.
Technical Capabilities:
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature.
RN Access Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a complex nature.
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.
Benefits:
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)
Position Qualifications:
Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
Education: Bachelor's
Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.