Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown, Full Time Days

Vumc is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown, Full Time Days to join the team in Nashville, Tennessee. This full time days opportunity focuses on high-quality patient care in a stepdown setting.

The Opportunity

Step into a full time days Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown role at Vumc in Nashville, Tennessee, where you will support patients transitioning from intensive care and contribute to coordinated medical management. Candidates searching for Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown, Full Time Days jobs in Nashville, Tennessee or Vumc careers will find a position that prioritizes clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative practice during daytime shifts. This Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown, Full Time Days near me listing offers the chance to apply your nursing skills in a structured hospital environment.

Core Duties

• Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring of patients on the medicine stepdown unit
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to established protocols and physician orders
• Document patient status, interventions, and responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and discharge preparation
• Recognize and escalate changes in patient condition promptly to ensure timely intervention
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection control, fall prevention, and unit safety standards
• Support unit operations during full time days shifts through efficient prioritization of multiple patients

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license valid for practice in Tennessee
• Proven clinical competence in acute or intermediate-level medical nursing care
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills suitable for a medicine stepdown setting
• Ability to manage full time days schedule and respond effectively to dynamic patient needs
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development as a Registered Nurse. Medicine Stepdown

More About Vumc

Vumc is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

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