Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient - Erwin

Cayuga Medical Center•Erwin, TN

8d•$24 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The position provides direct patient care, performs ongoing assessments, implements nursing interventions, and documents care in accordance with professional requirements and organizational policies. The role reports to the Director of the department to which it is assigned. The nurse supports patient and family education, protects patient rights and confidentiality, and follows safety, infection-control, risk-management, and emergency-response protocols. The role also involves teamwork, ongoing professional development, mandatory education, competency requirements, customer service initiatives, and organizational goals.

Requirements

Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program registered by the New York State Education Department or by the licensing authority of another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in critical care units.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing patient assessments, collecting physiologic, psychological, and cognitive health data to support quality patient care.
Provide direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse and follow established plans of care.
Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate significant findings to the RN clearly and in an organized manner.
Implement nursing interventions safely and competently, prioritize patient needs, and deliver care consistently.
Demonstrate proficiency in nursing skills, medication administration, and clinical procedures while following organizational policies and standards.
Document patient care, interventions, and responses accurately and promptly in accordance with legal and professional requirements.
Support patient and family education by identifying learning needs, reinforcing teaching plans, and promoting health literacy.
Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold patient rights.
Follow safety, infection-control, risk-management, and emergency-response protocols.
Demonstrate accountability, effective communication, teamwork, reliability, and positive working relationships with patients and healthcare team members.
Participate in professional development, mandatory education, competency requirements, customer service initiatives, and organizational goals to promote high-quality patient care.