Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Ambulatory Clinics - Licensed Practical Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Ambulatory Clinics - Licensed Practical Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Ambulatory Clinics - Licensed Practical Nurse
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Ambulatory Clinics - Licensed Practical Nurse
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Specialties Clinic
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Specialties Clinic
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clarksville Orthopedic Clinic
Clarksville, TN · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clarksville Orthopedic Clinic
Clarksville, TN · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Specialties Clinic
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Specialties Clinic
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
Hendersonville, TN · On-site
$24 - $32.50/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
Hendersonville, TN · On-site
$24 - $32.50/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
LPN, Med/Surg, Part-Time Nights, Clarksville
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
Assists RN with medical histories * Assigned duties within LPN scope of care practice * Provides ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Melrose
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Melrose
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Float - Northern Clinics
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Melrose
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Melrose
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Belle Meade WIC
Nashville, TN · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Works in close collaboration with the RN or a licensed healthcare team member to evaluate the ... Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops ...
Entry Level Rn information
What Does an Entry Level RN Do?
An entry-level RN cares for patients in a variety of settings, mostly clinical. Your responsibilities may include assessment of patient conditions, creation and execution of patient-specific care plans, consultation with physicians and specialists, and communicating with patients and their families regarding treatment options and medication. With certification as an RN, entry-level nurses develop patient care skills while carrying out regular duties such as placing IVs, administering treatments and medications, documenting patient information, and other clinical tasks. As an entry-level RN, you can work in a variety of settings under the guidance of a doctor while gaining experience to help advance your career.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level RN, and why are they important?
What are some common challenges faced by entry-level registered nurses during their first year, and how can they navigate them?
What are Entry Level RNs?
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What is the difference between Entry Level Rn vs Licensed Practical Nurse?
| Aspect | Entry Level Rn | Licensed Practical Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN license | Diploma or Certificate in Practical Nursing, LPN license |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, outpatient settings | Long-term care, nursing homes, clinics, hospitals (supervised roles) |
| Job Responsibilities | Assessments, care planning, administering medications, patient education | Basic patient care, vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living |
Entry Level Rns and Licensed Practical Nurses both provide essential patient care but differ mainly in education, scope of practice, and responsibilities. Rns typically have more advanced training and can perform more complex tasks, while Lpns focus on basic care under supervision. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 23 days ago
Job description
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 ofindividuals 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis 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.
Organization:
Dermatology Offsite ClinicalJob Summary:
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..
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Technical Capabilities:
Clinical Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
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.
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. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously, prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
Clinical Competency (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate nursing interventions (such as wound care, point of care testing, vitals signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
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.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - TennesseeWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
1 yearEducation:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific programThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Vanderbilt Behavioral Health is a multidisciplinary service within Vanderbilt University Medical Center that offers world-class patient care and excellence in education and research.
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Nashville, TN, US
Year founded
1875