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Nashville, TN, United States
Posted on
Mar 01, 2022
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Description Licensed Practical Nurse 1 West - Observation/COVID Unit $10,000 Sign On Bonus Role Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse is 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. 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 Department/Unit Summary: The 1 West Unit at VWCH is a 17 bed unit. This department is a New Observation Unit which opened June 1, 2021. It was previously our COVID and Rule out patients. Self-Scheduling is available. Nurse Assistants-Cross train as Unit Clerk. Requires BLS and works every other weekend. *$10,000 Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. *Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. Position Shift: 7am - 7pm (Days) View how Vanderbilt Health employees celebrate the difference they make every day: Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital: For more than 40 years, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (formerly Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon) has been a place of healing and connection for patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding area. The two-campus facility is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County. Known for comprehensive services, recognized care, and a commitment to the community, VWCH became a part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center family (VUMC) in August of 2019. Recognition Awards for Quality Joint Commission certified in total Hip and Knee Replacement The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program :(MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center American College of Radiology Accreditations - Mammography and Ultrasound Accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine Click here for more information: **** Our 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. 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 : **** ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities:,validThrough:2022-04-01T04:00:00Z,title:LPN Observation Unit 10k Sign On Bonus,datePosted:2022-03-01T09:58:15Z}
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