Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology - 100 Oaks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports licensed healthcare team members in providing patient care, sharing healthcare information with patients and families, and following the established plan of care. The LPN works closely with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the patient’s care plan and progress toward goals. All 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. The role involves collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers; contributing to nursing assessments by accurately collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective patient data; and participating in care planning in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Clinical interventions may include wound care, point-of-care testing, and taking vital signs. The position requires organizing and prioritizing work, adapting to changing patient-care needs, and following up to ensure issues are resolved. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s Neuroscience Outpatient Clinics at 100 Oaks. Vanderbilt describes its nursing practice as specialized care focused on helping people, families, and communities achieve health and well-being. The role also calls for compassionate service, effective communication and teamwork, attention to quality and safety, accountability, appropriate use of resources and technology, and openness to improvement and change.

Requirements

Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/license.
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 recording objective and subjective patient data accurately and promptly.
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 required direction and supervision.
Provide patient education and healthcare information to patients and families.
Organize and prioritize assignments, adapt to patient-care and area needs, and follow up to ensure problems and issues are resolved.
Meet quality, safety, regulatory, communication, and accountability expectations in carrying out assigned work.