Lic Practical Nurse

Vanderbilt Health; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to collaborate with Advanced Practice Clinicians and support patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes nursing process documentation, age-specific care, and clinical workflow efficiency.

Under VIP standards, the LPN will assist with data gathering, patient preparation, education, and specimen collection, contributing to clinic operations and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligible to practice in Tennessee.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision and coordinate with care team.
• Document nursing assessments, plans, and patient progress in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with routine procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuous learning.

Skills

LPN

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization

VIP MS - Gallatin

Job Summary

The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) works in close collaboration with the licensed Advanced Practice Clinician to evaluate the patient's reason for visit. All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional. In accordance with VIP standards and licensure regulations, under adequate supervision of a licensed professional, the LPN uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Uses current technology to pull patients expeditiously from waiting rooms to exam areas; proactively communicates delays to patients; demonstrates professional behavior in all settings visible to patients and visitors; proactively identifies patient/visitor needs and takes steps to assist; applies age-specific/cultural considerations to patients.
• Planning and Managing Care: Gathers screening and other data for the health care team; demonstrates accountability by meeting basic patient/family needs (accompanies patients/families to exam rooms; prepares patient for examination; performs diagnostic testing such as spirometry); works with MD/provider to maintain efficient clinic flow; assists with routine procedures and collects lab specimens; maintains patient charts and documents within the electronic health record; prepares diagnostic testing requisitions; communicates patient needs via the electronic health record task system; ensures cleanliness and stocking of exam rooms; notifies staff when supplies are low; supports in maintaining clinic operations.
• Patient/Family Education: Distributes patient/family education materials as directed by providers; incorporates resources to teach and support patient and family learning (e.g., nebulizer training).
• Continuous Learning: Participates in staff meetings; develops and achieves personal and professional goals; contributes to VIP goals; participates in quality improvement through data collection and documentation.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team; coordinates clinic flow to optimize efficiencies; uses EHR effectively; maintains positive personal behavior; receives feedback respectfully.
• Lab Duties: Analyzes specimens, identifies and processes patient samples per laboratory protocol and safety standards; performs analysis with proper QC; operates instruments with established protocol and QC checks; completes analysis within established time deadlines; evaluates results for validity; maintains laboratory files; performs maintenance and records checks; documents instrument issues and takes corrective action; restocks and tracks supplies and expirations.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities

Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

Benefits and Why Vanderbilt

Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• 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
• And many more

Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities

Core Accountabilities describe how roles contribute to organizational goals, including organizational impact, problem solving, breadth of knowledge, and team interaction.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Tennessee
• Certifications: LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.