VIP Licensed Practical Nurse | Outpatient | Pediatrics | Gallatin

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in close collaboration with a licensed Advanced Practice Clinician to evaluate patients’ reasons for visits. Under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional, the LPN uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age-specific patient care in accordance with VIP standards and licensure regulations. This outpatient position is with VIP MS - Gallatin and serves pediatric patients.

The LPN supports patient flow and customer service, gathers screening information, prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with routine office procedures, performs diagnostic testing, collects specimens, and maintains patient records and clinic supplies. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with the health care team, participation in quality improvement and staff learning, and laboratory specimen processing and analysis in accordance with established protocols and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/license.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, attentive customer service, communicate delays, identify patient and visitor needs, and account for age-specific and cultural considerations.
• Use current technology to move patients from waiting areas to exam rooms efficiently.
• Gather screening and other data for the health care team; accompany patients and families to exam rooms and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform diagnostic testing, including procedures such as spirometry, and assist providers with routine office procedures and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow with providers, check schedules, and help maintain efficient clinic operations.
• Maintain patient charts and other care documentation in the electronic health record, prepare diagnostic testing requisitions, and communicate patient needs using the EHR task system.
• Keep examination rooms, equipment, and instruments clean and stocked; notify appropriate staff when inventory is low.
• Distribute patient and family education materials as directed by providers and support learning using appropriate resources, such as nebulizer training.
• Participate in staff meetings, set and pursue professional goals, contribute to VIP goals, and participate in quality improvement through data collection and documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the health care team, use the EHR effectively, and contribute positively to the work environment.
• Identify and process patient specimens according to laboratory and safety protocols; prepare reagents, perform quality control, operate equipment, and complete analyses within established deadlines.
• Evaluate patient and quality-control results for validity before reporting; maintain laboratory files and document maintenance and instrument function checks.
• Recognize and document equipment malfunctions, take corrective action or notify a supervisor, and document laboratory supply receipt and expiration information.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform 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
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums
• Short- and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Additional benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

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