Licensed Practical Nurse - Rheumatology Clinic - Injection Nurse - Cool Springs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports licensed healthcare team members in providing patient care, healthcare information to patients and families, and following established plans of care. The role 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 or supervision of a licensed professional and in accordance with Vanderbilt University Medical Center standards and licensure regulations. This position is in a rheumatology clinic and focuses on injection nursing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call responsibilities. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers; supports the established plan of care; and contributes to a safe, healthy environment. Additional duties may be assigned. 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 and supportive environment and offers employee benefits that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse certification (LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee).
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 and healthy environment.
Contribute to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and accurately recording objective and subjective patient data in a timely manner.
Participate in developing the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team.
Provide patient education under the direction of others.
Perform nursing interventions, such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and taking vital signs, under the direction of others.
Organize and prioritize assigned work, anticipate resource needs, follow up on issues, and adapt to changing patient-care needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.