Home Health LPN: Collaborative Patient Care (Flex PTO)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Dental/Vision

403(b) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's VHCS Clinical - Private Duty seeks a dedicated LPN to provide in-home patient care alongside the RN and healthcare team. You will collaborate with families, adhere to the care plan, and support a safe, healthy home environment.

Shift: Monday–Friday; 12-hour shifts; some weekends. You will perform wound care, IV fluids administration, patient assessment, and accurate documentation, contributing to high-quality, compassionate care for pediatric and adult

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN with active license in good standing.
• Provides direct patient care in home health setting.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and communication skills.

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
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned
• 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

Skills

Clinical Competency

Patient Education

Care Planning

Documentation

Education

LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's VHCS Clinical - Private Duty seeks a dedicated LPN to provide in-home patient care alongside the RN and healthcare team. You will collaborate with families, adhere to the care plan, and support a safe, healthy home environment.

Shift: Monday–Friday; 12-hour shifts; some weekends. You will perform wound care, IV fluids administration, patient assessment, and accurate documentation, contributing to high-quality, compassionate care for pediatric and adult