Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Developmental Medicine - Beechwood

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

10d

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 an established plan of care. Working closely with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member, the LPN helps evaluate the care plan and progress toward patient goals. Patient care activities are performed under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with Vanderbilt University Medical Center standards and licensure regulations. The role is based in the Developmental Medicine Clinic, which provides specialized care for patients with autism and behavioral needs, Down syndrome, and motor impairment. The LPN collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers; follows the established plan of care; and supports health and safety. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call work. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse license (LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.

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.
Contribute to nursing assessments by collecting, reporting, and accurately and promptly recording objective and subjective patient data.
Participate in developing the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team; anticipate resource needs, prioritize and organize work, adapt to changing patient-care needs, and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
Perform nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and vital signs under direction.
Provide patient education under direction.
Undertake patient-care activities with delegation and supervision from a licensed professional, consistent with VUMC standards and licensure regulations.