LPN, Med​/Surg, nights, Lebanon

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Organization: Med/Surg 2 North

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the RN in assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum.

Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Hours of Position: full-time (36 hours/week), nights (7p-7a)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists RN with medical histories
• Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice
• Provides direct patient care which includes medication administration, treatments, and IV initiation within LPN scope of care practice
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards

Technical Capabilities:

• Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• LPN Patient Education (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• LPN Care Planning (Novice):
  Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team.
• Clinical Competency (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate nursing interventions in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

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.

Benefits:

• 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...

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.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  Performs Excellent Work, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.

Position

Qualifications:

• 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 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.