Licensed Practical Nurse - Spine Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

18h

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 in close collaboration with an RN or another licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the plan of care and the patient’s 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.

This position is in the Spine Clinic and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule does not include holidays, weekends, or on-call work. The role includes patient documentation, patient education, participation in care planning, and nursing interventions such as wound care, point-of-care testing, and taking vital signs. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data accurately and promptly.

The position requires a Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse credential, relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Vanderbilt Health describes its nursing practice as specialized, compassionate care that supports patients, families, and communities in achieving health and well-being.

Requirements

• Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential.
• Relevant work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• 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, healthy environment.
• Contribute to nursing assessments by accurately and promptly collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective patient data.
• Provide patient education under the direction of others.
• 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 taking vital signs under the direction of others.
• Organize and prioritize work, adapt to changes in patient care and area needs, and follow up to ensure problems and issues are resolved.
• Carry out other duties that may be 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.
• The description also notes that benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

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