Lic Practical Nurse 2 Float - Pediatric Outpatient Clinics
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse 2 Float supports licensed healthcare team members in providing patient care in pediatric outpatient clinics. The role includes direct patient care, providing healthcare information to patients and families, and following established plans of care. All patient care activities are performed under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional and in accordance with Vanderbilt University Medical Center standards and licensure regulations. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers; follows established plans of care to support patient progress and effective outcomes; and supports health promotion and a safe, healthy environment. The role contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and accurately documenting objective and subjective data, participates in care planning with the licensed healthcare team, and performs nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and taking vital signs. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is part of the CHOC-Float Pool. Vanderbilt Health describes a collaborative, supportive work environment and a nursing philosophy centered on compassionate, specialized care that advances patient health and well-being.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification (LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee).
- One year of relevant work experience.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers in delivering healthcare services.
- Follow established plans of care in partnership with the healthcare team to support patient progress and effective outcomes.
- Support plans that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
- Contribute to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and accurately and promptly recording objective and subjective data.
- Provide healthcare information and education to patients and families.
- Participate in developing plans of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team.
- Perform nursing interventions, including wound care, point-of-care testing, and taking vital signs, under appropriate direction and supervision.
- Organize, prioritize, and adapt assigned work to changing patient-care and area needs, and follow up to ensure problems and issues are resolved.
Benefits
- Affordable high-quality health plan options.
- Dental and/or vision plan.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (flex PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to maximums.
- Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Subsidized backup childcare.
- Additional benefits, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
