We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse for our client to join their Med Surg team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability, under direct supervision of a RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately
Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures
Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results
Ability to interpret results of lab tests; take appropriate action on lab test results
Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids per scope of practice
Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient history, condition, treatment, responses and assessment of changes
Communications clearly to physicians, staff, charge nurse and CNO Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Identifies and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives
Leads one or more employees performing similar work; supervises temporary employees and employees who do not supervise; train new employees
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse
Current BLS certification
One year of hospital experience preferred
Basic computer skills
Proficient in interpreting EKG, lab tests, etc.
Ability to read, write and communicate using the English language
Additional languages preferred
Must be able to work under stressful and fast pace situations
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or greater
Must be able to stand/walk for a considerable amount of time of shift
Must be able to practice regular and dependable attendance (see attendance policy)
Must be flexible in work schedule and work weekends and holidays per department policy