Licensed Practical Nurse

7 hours 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 and demonstrate individual and team accountability by meeting basic patient/family needs.
    • Work with MD/providers to maintain efficient, effective clinic flow, checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
    • Assist MD/providers with routine office procedures, collect lab specimens, and 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 and incorporate various resources to teach and support patient and family learning.
  • Continuous Learning
    • Participate in staff meetings, develop and achieve personal and professional goals, and 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, and use the EHR effectively.
    • Receive feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
  • Lab Duties
    • Analyze specimens, identify and process patient samples using appropriate laboratory protocol, and operate instruments and equipment accurately and efficiently.
    • Evaluate results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values.
    • Maintain files per individual laboratory protocol, perform and document corrective and preventive maintenance, and recognize and document instrument malfunction.
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. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you will make a difference in the lives of patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

We offer a range of benefits, including affordable high-quality health plan options, dental and vision plans, 403(b) retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. We also offer a short- and long-term disability program, subsidized backup childcare, and many more benefits.

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