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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.
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Unit Summary
From sports physicals and worker's compensation to acute care, the Vanderbilt Health Gaylord Opryland Clinic provides immediate service in a convenient location for STARS/Marriott Associates and their family members and guests. X-rays, sutures, and almost any other urgent need can be treated without an appointment, even on most holidays.
We offer preventive health education, medical screenings and lifestyle counseling. Our nurse practitioners and medical staff will take time to help you understand your needs and health care options. We believe in caring for the whole person, not just the medical condition.
We welcome walk-ins, but those with scheduled appointments are seen first.
Vanderbilt Health Gaylord Opryland Clinic Services
- Care for minor injuries such as strains and sprains
- Cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes screenings, treatment and management
- Cough and sinus problems
- Flu shots
- Minor surgical procedures
- Physicals
- Rashes and allergies
- Sore throat, ear problems and headaches
- Wellness programs
- Well-woman exams
Shift Hours:
This is a PRN (As Needed position) and below are the clinic hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Your Role:
· Supports the licensed healthcare team members in the provision of patient care to include direct patient care, providing healthcare information to patients/families, and following established plan of care
· Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward goal attainment
· All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with VUMC standards and licensure regulations
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences:
· Active LPN license
· Graduate of an approved discipline specific program and 1 year of experience or the equivalent.
· Experience in an outpatient setting highly desired
· Phlebotomy skills are needed for this position
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
- US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
- Truven Health Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.
- Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
- The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
- National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
- Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Tennessee
- Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
- American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US
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Learn more about VUMC Nursing:
· Nursing Careers : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html
· Benefits : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/benefits.html
· Our Nursing Philosophy : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.html
· Our Nursing Leadership : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html
· Shared Governance : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html
· Education & Professional Development : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html
· Life In Nashville : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.html
· VUMC Nursing : http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing
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