VMG Nurse Practitioner (Vanderbilt CARE Team)
VMG Nurse Practitioner (Vanderbilt CARE Team)
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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 ofindividuals 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 is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis 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. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
Organization:
Pediatric Hospital MedicineJob Summary:
The Vanderbilt CARE Team is a Multidisciplinary Team at Monroe Carell Jr.Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt that consultations for patients that have
injuries or medical presentations that may be the result of child maltreatment.
The Team is available 24/7 for consultations from hospital-based physicians
child protection services law enforcement and primary care providers in the
Middle TN and Southeastern addition we provide education to
physicians residents fellows and students. We also provide education to
several community agencies including CPS and law enforcement.
The Nurse Practitioner will report directly to and work under the supervision of
the Medical Director. This position requires Acute Care Certification. The NP
will be responsible for independent pediatric medical examinations and
consultations on the inpatient service outpatient clinic and emergency
department in collaboration with the attending physician for the CARE Team
Service.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties and responsibilities shall include but not
be limited to the following:
Provide forensic medical examinations/consultations and generate consultation reports for inpatient and outpatient consults.
Provide follow-up on hospitalized cases and monitor post-discharge follow-up. Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation one weekend a month. Evening and weekend call may also be requested occasionally during periods when MD is unavailable due to court or vacation.
Respond to phone/email consultations with CPS and law enforcement.
Participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings with CPS and law enforcement.
Attend Departmental meetings including Division meetings
May participate in training for APRN students
Participate in training and education for our community partners.
Provide expert testimony via depositions or court testimony per subpoena; participate in pre-filing and pretrial conferences as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Expectations for Providers:
To provide the highest quality of care it is vital that we maintain visibility and accessibility of our program to providers at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital as well as to our community partners. This includes being available for consultation 24/7. Both Inpatient and Outpatient consultations fluctuate and are unpredictable. The mission of the CARE Team is to provide the highest quality of care to our patient and providers and minimize any additional trauma to the child. All team members shall be available throughout the workday unless on PTO for inpatient and outpatient clinical care Monday thru Friday to assist facilitating the timely evaluation of our cases. Outpatient visits are scheduled however due to the urgent nature of some situations we will also be scheduling as needed visits daily either in the clinic and/or possibly in the ED.
Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers 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!
Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.
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 ones 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-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
Less than 1 yearEducation:
MastersVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
