LPN, Med/Surg, Full time Days, Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Clarksville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the RN in assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Requirements

• LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
• Relevant Work Experience
• 1 year
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice)
• LPN Patient Education (Novice)
• LPN Care Planning (Novice)
• Clinical Competency (Novice)

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with medical histories
• Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice
• Provides direct patient care which includes medication administration, treatments, and IV initiation within LPN scope of care practice
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree