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 an established plan of care. Working in close collaboration with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member, the LPN helps evaluate care plans 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 part of a primary care clinic providing preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness evaluation and treatment, 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 emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based care, professional development, and continuous learning. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call work. The position requires a Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse credential, relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification/licensure (LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee).
Relevant work experience; the stated experience level is 1 year.
Graduation from 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.
Contribute to nursing assessment 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.
Perform nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and vital-sign measurement under appropriate direction.
Provide patient education under the direction of others.
Additional duties may be assigned.