Home Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - Intermittent

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing Opportunity

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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 Home Care Services Intermittent Care provides short-term, medically necessary services to patients in their homes under physician direction. This division focuses on supporting individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or acute exacerbations of chronic conditions, allowing them to receive skilled care while maintaining independence in a familiar environment.

Intermittent services are delivered on a part-time or as-needed basis and include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and home health aide support. Care is tailored to each patient's individualized plan, with an emphasis on restoring function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and promoting self-care.

The program primarily serves patients transitioning from hospital or post-acute settings, making it a critical component of the care continuum. Clinicians collaborate closely with physicians, case managers, and caregivers to ensure coordinated, seamless care. Frequent assessments and care plan adjustments are conducted to align with patient progress and evolving needs.

Vanderbilt's Intermittent Home Care team prioritizes quality outcomes, patient safety, and reduced hospital readmissions through evidence-based practices and proactive care management. The use of advanced technology, including electronic health records and remote monitoring tools, supports timely communication and enhances care coordination.

By delivering high-quality care directly in the home, the Intermittent Care program helps patients regain independence, improve health outcomes, and transition safely to long-term wellness.

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

Technical Capabilities

Clinical Competency (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vitals signs, etc.) in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering vital sign services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

LPN Patient Education (Intermediate): "Role models patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering health education services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

LPN Care Planning (Intermediate): Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to forecast resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for a single functional area. Merges diverse points of view into a coalition with shared goals and objectives. Plans for and anticipates events outside of immediate responsibility. Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Competently handles multiple assignments and projects simultaneously. Sets priorities with a proper sense of urgency and importance.

Clinical Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Role models patient documentation in practical applications of a complex nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.

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.

Employee Benefits

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!

Core Accountabilities

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

* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.

* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.

* Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

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