Graduate Practical Nurse - Home Care Academy - Private Duty

Vanderbilt Home Care LPN Position

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.

Shift: M-F (12-hour shifts, may include weekends)

Department Summary: The Home Care Academy Program is specifically designed for newly graduated LPNs to prepare them to work in a Home Care setting. Candidates will work closely with an assigned Preceptor and complete the 8-12 week training prior to serving in an independent role. The Home Care Academy training program is a full-time role with full-time benefits.

Vanderbilt Home Care is part of one of the country's most respected medical centers. We provide in-home care for patients with chronic conditions. Imagine being able to take a more personal approach to nursing focusing on just one patient at a time. It's possible as a private duty professional with Vanderbilt Home Care. The majority of our private duty patients are infants or children, so we look for nurses who have a strong desire to work with a pediatric population.

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
• 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.

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:

Certifications: LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant work experience

Experience Level: Less than 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.