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Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery, Full time Days, Clarksville

Vanderbilt Health

Clarksville, Tennessee

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Posted Aug 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

Vanderbilt Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Full-time, Days; No call, weekends or holidays.
Patient load & staffing
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–1:6 (typical here)
Facility
Academic medical center

About this role

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Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VCH Same Day Surgery Job Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. . Hours of Position: Full-time, Days; No call, weekends or holidays. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • 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. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES 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! 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 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 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.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • RN

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • 403(b)
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the employer

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Vanderbilt Health
Academic Medical Center

You are looking at Vanderbilt Health in Shelbyville, Tennessee—part of a nonprofit academic system headquartered in Nashville with seven hospitals, more than 1,700 licensed beds, and over 180 clinics. If you are a new graduate, the clearest door in is…

1700 beds
Magnet® recognized
1:5–1:6 nurse-to-patient

What reviewers appreciate

  • ANCC-accredited-with-distinction Nurse Residency with multiple adult specialty tracks
  • Benefits and 403b matching start day one for nurse residents
  • Relocation assistance and Move to Nashville residency incentive for those who qualify

What reviewers flag

  • 2025 announcement of up to 650 layoffs and a $300M-plus budget cut (mainly research, admin, support)
  • Student loan repayment amount is not fully stated
  • Shelbyville often means commuting toward Murfreesboro or Nashville for broader options
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Living in Clarksville, TN

Clarksville sits along the Cumberland River in northwestern Tennessee, just outside the gates of Fort Campbell. With Austin Peay State University downtown and a steady military-community presence, this mid-sized city blends small-town accessibility with suburban growth, making it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking pace without big-city density.

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Metro price level · Clarksville area
9% below the national average
BEA index 90.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,307/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$69,303/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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