RN LPN Private Home Care

Vanderbilt Health OpportunityDiscover 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.Job SummaryWorks 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: Monday - Friday (12-hour shifts may include weekends)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 physicianTechnical 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.• 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. Plans for and anticipates events outside of immediate responsibility. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Competently handles multiple assignments and projects simultaneously. 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 PhilosophyWe 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.Affordable High Quality Health Plan OptionsDental and/or vision plan403 (b) retirement planPaid Time off (flex PTO)Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)Short-Long term disabilitySubsidized backup childcareAnd many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.* Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - 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. - Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - TennesseeWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:1 yearEducation:Graduate of an approved discipline specific programThis 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.