Licensed Practical Nurse - Rheumatology Clinic - Injection Nurse - Cool Springs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the licensed healthcare team in providing patient care, healthcare information to patients and families, and following established plans of care. Working in close collaboration with an RN or other licensed healthcare team member, the LPN helps evaluate the care plan and progress toward goals. Patient care activities are performed under the delegation or supervision of a licensed professional and in accordance with Vanderbilt University Medical Center standards and licensure regulations.

This position is in a rheumatology clinic and focuses on injection nursing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call duties. The role requires a Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse credential and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. One year of relevant work experience is specified.

Requirements

• Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification.
• 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 plans 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.
• Organize and prioritize work, adapt to changes in patient-care and area needs, and follow up to help resolve problems and issues.

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, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• The posting also notes that additional employee benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed