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 diverse 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. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and 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.

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　　Job Summary:

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　The OR Nurse Internship program is designed to equip nurses with the fundamental skills that are critical for providing patient care in the

　　operating room. The didactic portion of the program consists of classroom lectures, self-paced online modules through AORN, lab skills

　　practice, as well as clinical implementation.

　　The course will consist of 12 ½ weeks of 8-hour days (5 days per week). Work hours during the Internship are 6:45 am – 3:15 pm. At the end

　　of the 12 weeks, the hours of work and clock-in times will be at the discretion of the service line manager. Placement in a service line is

　　ultimately determined by departmental needs and includes a matching process. Service line orientation will continue after the fundamentals

　　are achieved until competency is reached. Progress meetings will be established with the Intern, manager, and educator including the preceptor.

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　　The following criteria must be met to successfully complete the nurse internship program:

　　• Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 final exam with a minimum average of 80% within two attempts.

　　• Successful completion of lab skills check-offs with a passing score of 90%.

　　• Successful completion of a scrub skills check-off test with a passing score of 90%.

　　• A Tennessee RN license should be obtained even if moving to Tennessee from a compact state.

　　Successful completion of all basic fundamental skills learned during the Internship as evidenced by direct observations and

　　documentation.

　　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.

　　As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

　　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)

　　Short-Long term disability

　　Subsidized backup childcare

　　And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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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

　　Core Accountabilities:

　　Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

　　Core Capabilities :

　　Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

　　Position Qualifications:

　　Responsibilities:

　　Certifications:

　　LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

　　Work Experience:

　　Relevant Work Experience

　　Experience Level:

　　1 year

　　Education:

　　Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)

　　Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled