Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Clinic - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
About The Position
This position involves delivery of nursing care based upon nursing process for the medical patient as well as some supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the clinic policies and procedures. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out its mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. 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.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- Less than 1 year experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous Ortho experience preferred
- Accustomed to working in a fast paced environment strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Serves as a resource and role model for other team members.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Effectively makes patient assignments and delegates according to scope of practice, staff knowledge, and patient acuity.
- Utilizes critical thinking and reasoning to provide care for the patient.
- Ability to exhibit caring practices to promote a therapeutic environment for patients and co-workers.
- Promotes ongoing education for the patient and family.
- Ability to assess and document appropriately according to age specific guidelines.
- Ability to screen patient population appropriately for referrals and services.
- Ability to adhere to Patient Care Services and Medical policies.
- References the appropriate Standards of Care.
- Ability to prioritize daily focus of care.
- Ability to evaluate patient progress toward goals.
- Ability to administer medications safely as per physician orders and protocols as per hospital policy.
- Continues to establish goals for self improvement.
- Ability to delegate tasks appropriately according to scope of practice and knowledge base with consistent evaluation to follow through.
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
