Behavioral Health RN (ER) PRN NIGHTS Wilson County Hospital

Vanderbilt Health - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients, particularly in the Emergency Department with a focus on behavioral health. This role involves assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care, while serving as a primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. The position is PRN, requiring a minimum commitment of 4 shifts in a 6-week schedule, including holiday coverage. The ideal candidate will have a background in psychiatric nursing or emergency nursing with an interest in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Documents health history, vital signs, and assesses disease conditions.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers medications, and monitors treatment progress.
• Delegates tasks as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act and consults with physicians and other health providers.
• Educates patients and families about health status and management of conditions.
• Documents patient assessments and interventions using established medical record systems.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and charts, posting test results.
• Responds to patient treatment-related phone calls.

Requirements

• LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
• Relevant Work Experience: 1 year
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Nice-to-haves

• Psych RN background
• Interest in behavioral health

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare