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, monitoring and documenting patient responses, and providing instruction to patients and families. The LPN also performs additional patient-care functions for which appropriately licensed.

The position provides care according to an individualized plan of care delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, taking into account the patient’s physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. It monitors and documents patient status and condition, communicates observations and changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse or Physician, maintains confidential medical records, collects and documents delegated data, orients patients and families to room and unit routines, and administers and documents medications according to policy.

This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based at Blount Memorial Hospital in the Cardiac Telemetry department and is scheduled for night shift.

Requirements

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or an accepted program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience as an LPN, subject to the stated in-lieu provisions.
• 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.
• In lieu of one year of LPN experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program from another organization is accepted.
• In lieu of one year of LPN experience, enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program is accepted.
• An LPN team member who obtains RN licensure must notify their manager and Talent Acquisition immediately if scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or upon obtaining RN licensure; RN licensure may be accepted for a limited time until placement in an RN position.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on an individualized plan of care delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician, addressing the patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitor and document patient status and condition, including vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values as applicable.
• Inform the appropriate Registered Nurse or Physician of activities performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of patient medical records and keep 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