Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (2 North)

Role Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. This RN position reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Department/Unit Summary:

Med/Surg (2 North) is a 30-bed unit with a nurse patient ratio of 1:5-6. The patient population consists of Medical/Surgical, Cardiac, Vascular, Urology, and End of Life Care. *$15,000 Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

*RN Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. RN Candidates must have at least one year of experience to qualify.

Position Shift:

• 7pm - 7am (Night Shift)

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Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital:

For more than 40 years, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (formerly Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon) has been a place of healing and connection for patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding area. The two-campus facility is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County. Known for comprehensive services, recognized care, and a commitment to the community, VWCH became a part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center family (VUMC) in August of 2019.

Recognition Awards for Quality

• Joint Commission certified in total Hip and Knee Replacement
• The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
• American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program :(MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center
• American College of Radiology Accreditations - Mammography and Ultrasound
• Accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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