RN Virtual Interview Day December 2nd - NICU - Extremely Low Birth Weight Unit

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REGISTERED NURSE INTERVIEW DAY
NICU EXTREMELY TINY BABY UNIT
DECEMBER 2, 2026 7AM-7PM

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our most fragile patients.

The EXTREMELY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT TEAM cares for some of the most fragile patients, including extremely premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation. Our Very Low Birth Weight Unit provides advanced, high-acuity care to critically ill newborns requiring complex respiratory support, surgical management, and multidisciplinary care. Nurses in this role develop expertise in caring for micro-preemies and infants with complex medical and surgical conditions while partnering closely with families through every stage of their journey. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, specialized clinical teams, and a collaborative environment dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our tiniest patients.

Date: December 2nd

Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Same-Day Offers Available

Founded in 1961 by Mildred Stahlman, MD, Vanderbilt’s NICU was one of the first specialized programs in the world dedicated exclusively to pre-term infant care. Neonatal Services is organized into specialized pods, allowing for cohorting of patient diagnoses and delivery of highly expert, focused care. We are a level IV tertiary care NICU that attends to the complex care needs of more than 1400 fragile newborns per year.

Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)

Schedule: 36 hours per week

Setting: Extremely Tiny Baby Unit

Requirements

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NICU experience preferred

Candidates without NICU experience are encouraged to apply — extensive training provided

Strong critical thinking and teamwork skills

Passion for delivering family-centered care

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

What We Offer

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✓Work in a nationally recognized, pioneering NICU

✓Gain specialized skills through a robust training program

✓Relocation Assistance Available

✓Vanderbilt Nursing Tuition Reimbursement

✓RN Loan Repayment Program

✓Be part of a supportive, collaborative team

✓Make a lasting impact on infants and their families

✓Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.

✓Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.

✓Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.

✓Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.

✓The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

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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.