Location
Harriman, Tennessee
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within an assigned unit, initiating admission databases and implementing patient and family teaching and care needs. Responsibilities include performing and prioritizing nursing tasks, accurately following the care plan, observing and reporting patient responses, and administering IV therapy per protocol.
Candidates must be currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), with no prior experience as an LPN/LVN explicitly required. Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license.
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The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.
Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs. Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties. Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks. Accurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN. Observes and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner. Recognizes, responds, and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader. Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested. Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel. Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines. Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol. Performs specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: No prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed. Licensure Requirement: Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).