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 patients' reasons for visit and undertakes all patient care activities under the delegation and supervision of a licensed professional.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customer Service
    • Utilize current technology to efficiently pull patients from waiting rooms to exam areas.
    • Proactively communicate delays to patients.
    • Demonstrate professional behavior in all settings visible to patients and visitors.
    • Proactively identify patient/visitor needs and take steps to assist.
    • Apply age-specific/cultural considerations to patients.
  • Planning and Managing Care
    • Gather screening and other data for the healthcare team.
    • Meet basic patient/family needs by accompanying patients/families to exam rooms, preparing patients for examination, and performing diagnostic testing.
    • Work with MD/providers to maintain efficient, effective 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.
    • Prepare diagnostic testing requisitions.
    • Communicate patient needs to MD/providers through accurate use of the electronic health record task system.
    • Ensure cleanliness of exam room equipment, instruments, and keep exam rooms adequately stocked.
    • Notify appropriate staff members when supply inventory is low to ensure the clinic is adequately stocked.
  • 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.
    • Develop and achieve personal and professional goals.
    • Contribute to the achievement of VIP goals.
    • 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.
    • Use EHR effectively.
    • Personal behavior positively influences the environment.
    • Receive feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
  • Lab Duties
    • Analysis of specimens
      • Identify and process patient samples using appropriate laboratory protocol, inclusive of laboratory safety protocol.
      • Perform analysis using appropriate procedures, including reagent preparation and appropriate QC.
      • Operate instruments and equipment accurately and efficiently using established protocol and QC checks.
      • Complete analysis within established time deadlines.
    • Evaluation of Results
      • Evaluate results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values.
    • Lab Compliance
      • Maintain files per individual laboratory protocol.
      • Perform and document corrective and preventive maintenance and instrument function checks and records per department policy and protocol, both routine and periodic.
      • Recognize and document instrument malfunction and take corrective action by performing repairs or notifying a supervisor.
      • Restock, document receipt of, opening, and expiration.
    • Regular and Reliable Attendance Required
    • All Other Duties as Assigned
    Technical Capabilities

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Nursing Philosophy emphasizes the importance of highly skilled and specialized nursing care in delivering quality 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

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing:

  • Nursing Careers
  • Benefits
  • Our Nursing Philosophy
  • Our Nursing Leadership
  • Shared Governance
  • Education & Professional Development
  • Life In Nashville
  • VUMC Nursing
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.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • 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 recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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