Licensed Practical Nurse - Spine Clinic - 100 Oaks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the licensed healthcare team members in the provision of patient care to include direct patient care, providing healthcare information to patients/families, and following established plan of care. Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward goal attainment. All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with VUMC standards and licensure regulations. The Vanderbilt Health Spine Clinic within the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery (OHO) program specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine-related conditions affecting patients of all ages. Our multidisciplinary team provides expert care for a wide range of disorders, including back and neck pain, degenerative spine conditions, spinal deformities, and injuries. We emphasize a patient-centered approach, combining advanced diagnostic techniques with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options to deliver individualized care plans. Services include imaging, physical therapy coordination, pain management, and state-of-the-art surgical interventions when appropriate. Our team is dedicated to improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life through collaborative, evidence-based care in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Requirements

LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services.
Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes.
Support plans to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
LPN Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
LPN Care Planning (Novice): Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously, prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
Clinical Competency (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vitals signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.