Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care - Private Duty

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have 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.

Requirements

• LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
• Relevant Work Experience
• 1 year experience
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Competency (Intermediate)
• LPN Patient Education (Intermediate)
• LPN Care Planning (Intermediate)
• Clinical Patient Documentation (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Adoption assistance
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree