Licensed Practical Nurse - Spine Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Spine Clinic 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. The LPN works closely with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the plan of care and progress toward goals. Patient care activities are performed under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional and in accordance with VUMC standards and licensure regulations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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; the listed experience level is one year.

Vanderbilt Health describes a collaborative, supportive environment and a nursing philosophy centered on skilled, specialized care and helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being. The role supports the organization’s patient care, education, and research mission.

Requirements

• Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification/licensure.
• Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is one year.
• 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.
• Contribute to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective patient data accurately and on time.
• 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 taking vital signs under the direction of others.
• Provide patient education under the direction of others.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement, subject to maximums.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• The posting also mentions that current 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