Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics - 100 Oaks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports licensed healthcare team members in providing patient care, including direct care, sharing healthcare information with patients and families, and following the established plan of care. The LPN works closely with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the patient’s care plan and progress toward goals. 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 role is based in the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics primary care clinic at 100 Oaks. The clinic provides preventive care, chronic disease management, evaluation and treatment of acute illness, care coordination, population health initiatives, health maintenance screenings, and patient education. The clinic serves a diverse population with complex medical, social, and behavioral health needs and relies on interdisciplinary collaboration. Embedded specialties include palliative care, geriatrics, pediatrics, LGBTQ+, acute care, and genomics and therapeutics. The LPN contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording patient data; participates in care planning with the licensed healthcare team; provides patient education; and performs nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and vital-sign measurement. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call work.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification.
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 the established plan 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.
Collect, report, and accurately and promptly record objective and subjective patient data as a contribution to nursing assessment.
Participate in developing the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team.
Provide patient education under the direction of others.
Perform nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and measuring vital signs under the direction of others.
Prioritize and organize work, adapt to changes in patient-care and area needs, and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
Perform additional duties as assigned.