Graduate Practical Nurse - Home Care Academy - Private Duty

Graduate Practical Nurse
- Home Care Academy
- Private Duty

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee

Posted: 07-Aug-26

Categories:
General Nursing

Internal Number: R-58918

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Organization: VHCS Clinical
- Private Duty

Works in collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to provide direct care to patients, both pediatric and adult in the home setting.

SHIFT: M-F (12-hour shifts, may include weekends)

The Home Care Academy Program is specifically designed for newly graduated LPNs to prepare them to work in a Home Care setting. Candidates will work closely with an assigned Preceptor and complete the 8-12 week training prior to serving in an independent role. The Home Care Academy training program is a full‑time role with full time benefits.

Vanderbilt Home Care is part of one of the country's most respected medical centers.

We provide in-home care for patients with chronic conditions.

Imagine being able to take a more personal approach to nursing – focusing on just one patient at a time. It's possible as a private duty professional with Vanderbilt Home Care.

The majority of our private duty patients are infants or children, so we look for nurses who have a strong desire to work with a pediatric population.

• Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services
• Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes
• Support plans to promote health and a safe and healthy environment
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned
• Navigates intense medical scenarios with autonomy, under the direction of the supervising RN while maintaining compliance with the physician ordered plan of care
• Administer intravenous fluids and perform sterile procedures
• Recognize and respond to clinical situations appropriately and timely to prevent patient decompensation and injury
• Identify and assess patient needs and clinical changes, accurately reporting assessment findings in a timely manner to Supervising RN and physician

• Clinical Competency (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vitals signs, etc.) in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering vital sign services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• LPN Patient Education (Intermediate): "Role models patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering health education services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job."
• LPN Care Planning (Intermediate):
  Participates in the development of the plan of care in consultation with the licensed healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to…