Licensed Practical Nurse-Acute Care [Blount], Orthopedic Surgery, PRN, Day

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prisma Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Acute Care in Orthopedic Surgery. This role is part of Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving over 1.2 million patients annually with a team of 32,000 members. The LPN will provide patient care based on individualized plans, monitor and document patient status, administer medications, and maintain patient records, all while upholding Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year experience as an LPN.
• Holds a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an LPN in the state the team member is working.
• In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization will be accepted.
• In lieu of completion of an LPN program, program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing will be accepted.
• In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience, candidates enrolled in an accredited LPN to RN transition program will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual psychosocial, and education needs.
• Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
• Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintains and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
• Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician, which may require the use of specialized equipment such as glucometer, pulse oximetry, etc.
• Orients patient/family to room and unit routines
• Administers and documents administration of medications per policy
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees