Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Radiation Oncology

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

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, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires self-direction, quality focus, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Must be available for 3 weeks of full-time training before transitioning into PRN hours. Radiation Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with medical histories
• Performs assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice
• Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, and IV initiation within LPN scope of care practice
• Adheres to practices and policies ensuring patient safety and follows infection control standards
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data accurately and timely

Technical Capabilities

• Clinical Competency (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vital signs) in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• LPN Care Planning (Novice): Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Handles multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changes in patient care needs with minimal disruption.
• LPN Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting and recording data accurately.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves skills by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities and working styles.
  • Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information and communicates clearly and courteously.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the needs of others and provides excellent service.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Understands issues, solves routine problems, and raises concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and meets quality standards.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions appropriately.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned activities and thinks creatively to provide high-quality work.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Understands how personal actions impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information to achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Proposes or accepts ideas that impact day-to-day operations.
  • Applies Technology: Quickly absorbs new technology and utilizes appropriate tools and procedures.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes and incorporates instructions into work.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Tennessee
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program
• 1 year of relevant work experience

Benefits

• Affordable, high-quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program

Nursing Philosophy

VUMC believes highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to its mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. Nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.