Registered Nurse PRN (As Needed) ~ Oral Surgery
Vanderbilt Health
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Department/Unit Summary
Oral health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Our experienced dentists and oral surgeons offer everything from general dentistry to complex surgeries and reconstruction.
ABOUT VANDERBILT ORAL HEALTH
Vanderbilt Oral Health includes two clinics: General Dentistry, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Together, these clinics provide a full range of dental services with the expert and compassionate care you expect from Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt's experienced dental team provides a full range of services.
· Routine cleanings and check-ups
· Crowns, bridges, dentures and other restoration
· Cosmetic procedures
· Complex dental care for cancer, heart and transplant patients
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons is one of the most respected in the region. Our specialties include:
· Wisdom and other tooth extractions
· Dental implants
· Jaw and facial reconstruction
· TMJ repair and replacement
· Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
Whatever your oral health need, our commitment is the same.
· Exceptional care
· Clear communication about your conditions and treatment options
· A team approach involving you in all treatment decisions
Your Role:
You will apply the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Further your professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
Education, Skills, Experiences:
· Graduate of an approved Nursing Program (BSN preferred)
· Active Tennessee RN license
· 6 months of RN experience (acute Nursing experience preferred)
· Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery / Orthodontics / Dentistry nursing experience highly desired but not required
Position Shift:
· This position is PRN (As Needed) position
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.
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 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
· Truven Health Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.
· Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
· The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
· National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
· Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Tennessee
· Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
· American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US
Achieve the Remarkable
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
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