Compassionate LPN - Private Duty Home Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an LPN to provide direct home health care for pediatric and adult patients under the supervision of an RN. You will collaborate with the care team, follow care plans, and support patient health and safety in home settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on nursing interventions, charting, and timely reporting of patient status. A Tennessee LPN license and recent home health exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold Tennessee LPN license.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in delivering health care services.
• Partners with the healthcare team by following the plan of care to ensure patient progress.
• Supports plans to promote health and a safe environment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Navigate complex medical scenarios under supervising RN while following physician orders.
• Administer intravenous fluids and perform sterile procedures.
• Recognize and respond to clinical situations to prevent decompensation and injury.
• Identify patient needs and report findings to Supervising RN and physician.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Education

Care Planning

Patient Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (TN)

Graduate of approved nursing program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an LPN to provide direct home health care for pediatric and adult patients under the supervision of an RN. You will collaborate with the care team, follow care plans, and support patient health and safety in home settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on nursing interventions, charting, and timely reporting of patient status. A Tennessee LPN license and recent home health exposure are preferred.