Home Care Academy - Private Duty

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Works in collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to provide direct care to patients, both pediatric and adult in the home setting. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, with a long tradition of providing world-class care and a commitment to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Clinical Competency (Intermediate)
LPN Patient Education (Intermediate)
LPN Care Planning (Intermediate)
Clinical Patient Documentation (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services
Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes
Support plans to promote health and a safe and healthy environment
Navigates intense medical scenarios with autonomy, under the direction of the supervising RN while maintaining compliance with the physician ordered plan of care
Administer intravenous fluids and perform sterile procedures
Recognize and respond to clinical situations appropriately and timely to prevent patient decompensation and injury
Identify and assess patient needs and clinical changes, accurately reporting assessment findings in a timely manner to Supervising RN and physician