Licensed Practical Nurse - Mt. Juliet WIC
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse supports licensed healthcare team members in providing patient care, including direct care, sharing healthcare information with patients and families, and following established plans 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, in accordance with Vanderbilt University Medical Center standards and licensure regulations. The role is with Vanderbilt Health’s Mt. Juliet organization. The department description identifies Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics, which provide urgent care for patients aged two months and older with non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Services include point-of-care laboratory testing, EKG, X-ray, and minor surgical procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. The position requires a Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification, relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The stated experience level is one year.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification (LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee).
- One year of experience; the posting specifies relevant work experience and an experience level of one year.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Ability to provide patient care under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with applicable standards and licensure regulations.
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 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 and supervision.
- Provide healthcare information and patient education to patients and families.
- Perform additional 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 coverage.
- Subsidized backup childcare.
- The posting also references possible wellness offerings and an inpatient nursing supplemental pay program; availability and details may vary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
