Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care, Cardiac Telemetry, FT, Nights

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care for patients. The role is responsible for collecting data related to patient status, ongoing monitoring, measuring and documenting patient responses, and providing patient and family instruction. The LPN also performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed.

The position is in the Cardiac Telemetry department at Blount Memorial Hospital and works nights. It is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Team members are expected to understand and comply with Prisma Health’s purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.”

Requirements

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience as an LPN, or an accepted alternative: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program; or enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program.
• Hold a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state where working.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, as delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician, based on an individualized plan of care and the patient’s physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitor and document patient status and condition, including items such as vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
• Inform the appropriate Registered Nurse or Physician about care performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of patient medical records and keep patient records confidential.
• Collect and document data as delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician, using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximetry when required.
• Orient patients and families to room and unit routines.
• Administer medications and document their administration according to policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed