Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics

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. Organization CHOC Northern Clinics 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 M-F (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) will float to all 4 locations: Clarksville, Cookeville, Hendersonville Anderson Lane, and Hendersonville New Shackle. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 procedures 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. Building and Maintaining 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 provides excellent service. Ensuring High Quality – performs excellent work, checks work quality before delivery, and fulfills safety and regulatory requirements. Managing Resources Effectively – demonstrates accountability, takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and manages resources to achieve results. Fostering Innovation – generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change. Position Qualifications Certifications LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Experience Level 1 year Education Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr