Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support the licensed healthcare team in delivering patient care in the DOT 9 Outpatient Pediatric Multispecialty Clinics. The role involves direct patient care, education, and following established care plans under licensed supervision.

The shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with no holidays, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Supports the licensed healthcare team in patient care.
• Works with RN or licensed staff to follow the plan of care.
• Delegation/supervision by a licensed professional per VUMC standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers.
• Follows established plan of care to ensure patient progress.
• Supports plans to promote health and safe environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Clinical documentation

LPN education

Care planning

Clinical nursing

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

DOT 9 Clinical B

Job Summary:

Supports the licensed healthcare team members in the provision of patient care to include direct patient care, providing healthcare information to patients/families, and following established plan of care. Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward goal attainment. All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with VUMC standards and licensure regulations. .

SHIFT: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) no holidays/weekends/on call

Department Summary:

The DOT 9 Outpatient Pediatric Multispecialty Clinics provide comprehensive, family-centered care to our pediatric patient population who present with a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across six specialty areas: Plastic Surgery, Genetics, Neurology, Pain Management, Neurosurgery, and Phlebotomy , delivering coordinated care that supports optimal patient outcomes and an exceptional patient and family experience.

Key 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.

Technical Capabilities:

• Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
• LPN Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• LPN Care Planning (Novice): Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously, prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
• Clinical Competency (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vitals signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

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. 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... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here .

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving