Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care - Private Duty

Vanderbilt Health Nursing Opportunity

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Job Summary

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.

Department Summary

Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services (VHCS) Private Duty is a specialized program dedicated to delivering continuous, high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting. As an extension of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Private Duty division supports patients with complex, chronic, and medically fragile conditions, enabling them to safely remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving advanced clinical care.

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

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

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.

Employee Benefits

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!

Position Qualifications

LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee

Relevant Work Experience

1 year

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.