Licensed Practical Nurse

University Clinical Health • Memphis, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide professional nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being, including preparing equipment, triaging patient concerns, and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments. In addition, the LPN will obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Responsibilities will also include coordinating procedure scheduling, obtaining prior authorizations, observing and maintaining records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress through the electronic medical records.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse Certification is Required
• At least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is Required
• Knowledge of nursing, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology specific to Pulmonology
• Knowledge of equipment, sterilize techniques, and procedures of treatment
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of application of medical chart requirements
• Ability to read charts to ensure lab tests and reports are included for physician review
• Demonstrated ability to perform medical assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interacts with people effectively.
• Able and willing to share and receive information
• Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being.
• Prepare equipment.
• Triage patient concerns.
• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Coordinate procedure scheduling.
• Obtain prior authorizations.
• Observe and maintain records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress through the electronic medical records.

What This Job Offers

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