Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical/Surgical Nursing, Full-Time, Night

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, this role provides nursing care for patients. Responsibilities include data collection related to patient status, on-going monitoring, measuring, and documentation of patient responses, as well as providing patient/family instruction. The LPN will perform additional patient care functions for which they are appropriately licensed. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. The position involves providing patient care based upon individualized plans as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN monitors and documents patient status and condition, including vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values, and informs the appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of observations and changes. Maintaining accurate and confidential patient medical records is also a key function. Data collection and documentation may require specialized equipment like glucometers and pulse oximetry. The LPN will orient patients and families to room and unit routines, administer and document medications per policy, and perform other assigned duties.

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.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees