Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago


Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care. Working in close collaboration with licensed Advanced Practice Clinicians, the LPN evaluates patient reasons for visit and undertakes patient care activities with delegation and supervision. In accordance with VIP standards and licensure regulations, the LPN uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care for patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customer Service
    • Utilize current technology to efficiently manage patient flow from waiting rooms to exam areas.
    • Proactively communicate delays to patients and demonstrate professional behavior in all settings visible to patients and visitors.
    • Identify patient/visitor needs and take steps to assist, applying age-specific and cultural considerations.
  • Planning and Managing Care
    • Gather screening and other data for the healthcare team.
    • Meet basic patient/family needs, including accompanying patients/families to exam rooms, preparing patients for examination, and performing diagnostic testing.
    • Work with MD/providers to maintain efficient clinic flow, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow.
    • Assist MD/providers with routine office procedures and collect lab specimens.
    • Maintain patient charts and other patient care documents within the electronic health record.
  • Patient/Family Education
    • Distribute patient/family education materials as directed by providers.
    • Incorporate various resources to teach and support patient and family learning.
  • Continuous Learning
    • Participate in staff meetings and develop personal and professional goals.
    • Contribute to the achievement of VIP goals and participate in quality improvement through data collection and documentation.
  • Communication and Collaboration
    • Communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
    • Coordinate clinic flow to optimize efficiencies and utilize the electronic health record effectively.
  • Lab Duties
    • Analyze specimens, identifying and processing patient samples using laboratory protocol.
    • Evaluate results obtained from patient and QC samples to ensure validity before reporting values.
    • Maintain laboratory compliance, including files, corrective and preventive maintenance, and instrument function checks.
Requirements
  • LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
  • Relevant work experience
  • Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program


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