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JOB SUMMARY:

The LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

• $20,000 signing bonus for eligible new hires. (Former employees must be separated from Vanderbilt at least one year to be qualified.)

• $15,000 relocation stipend for eligible new hires.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

In August 2019, Vanderbilt LifeFlight Vanderbilt LifeFlight expanded its ability to transport critically injured patients from the air to include two new specialized ambulance and personnel for critical care ground ambulance transport. Each ambulance is staffed 24/7 by an AEMT, a Critical Care Paramedic and a Critical Care Nurse. The ambulance is based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and will respond to variable locations including Clarksville, Lebanon, and Nashville. With the additional two ground specialized ambulances, Vanderbilt LifeFlight has a fleet of 23 transport modes - 13 ground ambulances, nine helicopters and one airplane.

One set of patients that will benefit from this new mode of transport is those that need Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. This is a very specialized procedure that uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream. ECMO acts as an artificial heart and lung for the patient during ECMO therapy.

YOUR SHIFT:

• Full Time, Variable, hourly (Non-Exempt): each bi-weekly pay period three 12-hour shifts required per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.

• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.

• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.

• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

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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. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning, and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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.

Nurse Student Loan Repayment Program:

There is a new benefit we are excited to talk about for our direct care nurses. Through the nursing student loan repayment program, VUMC will contribute $500 monthly toward undergraduate nursing degrees for up to four years. All we ask is for a commitment of one year of continued service to VUMC following the last loan payment. This generous benefit could help you pay day down student debt faster and save money that can be used in other ways -- whether it's purchasing a new home, starting a family or investing in your retirement.

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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

VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education, and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

• Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

• Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

• The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital

• American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

• Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

• National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

• Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6^th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.