Orientation and Onboarding

There’s so much to learn when starting a new career, especially at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  We are a large organization with various locations throughout Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas.  We take pride in being one of Middle Tennessee's largest employers and are continuing to grow.

As we welcome new staff to VUMC, a combination of orientations may be required depending on position.

New Staff Orientation also known as Medical Center Orientation
Hosted by VUMC’s Human Resources
Focuses on the basics such as benefits, payroll schedules, and VUMC principles including Credo Behavior.

Clinical Orientation
Hosted by VUMC’s Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development
Focuses on VUMC’s standards of patient care and hands-on skills.

Patient Care Area Orientation
Hosted by hiring Unit/Department
Focuses on new hire's specific patient care area including patient population(s), working environment, and expectations for staff roles among interdisciplinary team collaborations.