Full-Time

Staff Nurse

LPN, RN

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health

10,001+ employees

Healthcare

Junior

Goodlettsville, TN, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
  • LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee
  • 1 year relevant work experience
Responsibilities
  • Uses current technology to pull patients expeditiously from waiting rooms to exam areas.
  • Proactively communicates delays to patients. Regulates patient flow/check-in as per protocol. Assists and covers the front desk and phones as needed.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior in all setting visible to patients and visitors.
  • Proactively identifies patient/visitor needs and takes steps to assist.
  • Gathers screening and other data for the health care team.
  • Demonstrates individual and team accountability by meeting basic patient/family needs: Accompanies patients/families to exam rooms, Prepares patient for examination, Performs diagnostic testing (e.g., spirometry).
  • Works with MD/provider to maintain efficient, effective clinic flow; checks schedules and organizes patient flow. Assist in patient call-backs and call-in prescriptions under direction of the physicians.
  • Assists MD/provider with routine office procedure: Pulls patient charts for labs, x-ray reports, consultation letters and other clinical information, Assesses reason for visit along with documenting height, weight, temperature, and vital signs.
  • Fulfills clerical responsibilities: Maintains patient charts and other care documents, Prepares diagnostic testing requisitions, Sends/receives and accurately routes referral and precertification information, Schedule’s.
  • Distributes patient family education material as directed by clinical staff.
  • Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
  • Participates in staff meetings.
  • Develops and achieves personal and professional goals.
  • Contributes to the achievement of VIP goals.
  • Participates in the quality improvement through data collection and documentation.
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team.
  • Coordinate’s patient care as directed by the MD/provider.
  • Uses EHR effectively.
  • Personal behavior positively influences environment.
  • Receives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
  • Triages patient/family calls; responds to phone/email patient messages. Responds to patient questions/concerns/problems. Refers to immediate supervisor, clinic staff or provider.
  • Regular and reliable attendance required.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1875

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What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion can increase Vanderbilt Health's patient reach and accessibility.
  • AI integration can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency at Vanderbilt Health.
  • Patient-centric care models can enhance satisfaction and personalized treatment at Vanderbilt Health.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in Knoxville may impact Vanderbilt Health's market share.
  • Epic EHR implementation may face challenges in data integration and user training.
  • New clinic openings require investment and may not yield immediate returns.

What makes Vanderbilt Health unique

  • Vanderbilt Health leads in transplant science with a new dedicated center.
  • Epic EHR Software enhances interoperability with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Vanderbilt Health's multisite trial for Rett syndrome is backed by a $13M grant.

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