Perioperative Or Nurse Internship / Winter Cohort

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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 preceptor feedback.

Visit https://www.vumc.org/periop-services/or-internship for more information

Opportunities in Adult ORs will be dependent upon open position availability

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

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

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:

• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Short-Long term disability
• 403 (b) retirement plan

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Learn more about VUMC Nursing:

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• VUMC Nursing: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing
• Our Nursing Philosophy: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.html
• Shared Governance: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html
• Education& Professional Development: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html
• Our Nursing Leadership: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html
• Nursing Careers: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html

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

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