Graduate Practical Nurse - Home Care Academy - Private Duty
About The Position
The Home Care Academy Program is specifically designed for newly graduated LPNs to prepare them to work in a Home Care setting. Candidates will work closely with an assigned Preceptor and complete the 8-12 week training prior to serving in an independent role. The Home Care Academy training program is a full-time role with full time benefits. Vanderbilt Home Care is part of one of the country’s most respected medical centers. We provide in-home care for patients with chronic conditions. Imagine being able to take a more personal approach to nursing — focusing on just one patient at a time. It’s possible as a private duty professional with Vanderbilt Home Care. The majority of our private duty patients are infants or children, so we look for nurses who have a strong desire to work with a pediatric population.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year experience
Nice To Haves
- Strong desire to work with a pediatric population.
Responsibilities
- Works in collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to provide direct care to patients, both pediatric and adult in the home setting.
- Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services.
- Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes.
- Support plans to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
- Navigates intense medical scenarios with autonomy, under the direction of the supervising RN while maintaining compliance with the physician ordered plan of care.
- Administer intravenous fluids and perform sterile procedures.
- Recognize and respond to clinical situations appropriately and timely to prevent patient decompensation and injury.
- Identify and assess patient needs and clinical changes, accurately reporting assessment findings in a timely manner to Supervising RN and physician.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
