Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN

Premise Health • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

Healthcare Without Rival New to working in Employer Health? Premise Health serves large organizations and their employees with exceptional healthcare. Our mission is to help others get, stay, and be well. Come join us and make a difference. Visit premisehealth.com to learn more about us and what we do. Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Middle, TN. Float coverage for our sites in Shelbyville, Lewisburg, Manchester, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Fayetteville, Brentwood, and Smyrna. Occasional coverage may be needed in Crossville and Bowling Green, KY. Strong Phlebotomy skills needed. Ideal candidate will be able to provide coverage, on average, 1 day per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program, Associate's degree (A.S.) and/or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• Current hands on Certification in Basic Life Support is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on scope of contract services.
• At least three years of clinical experience as a LPN/LVN in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations.
• Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Assists physician with patient examination as needed.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Documents services performed on appropriate forms.
• Dresses wounds as instructed.
• Applies compresses, ice and heat packs.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
• Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
• Assembles and uses clinic equipment.
• Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Cleans rooms and changes linens.
• Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Responds to patient or client telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's/clients problems and questions.
• Follows up with patients who miss appointments.
• Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) program
• Company-sponsored wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree