LPN-Expanded II - FT - Med/Surg - Nights

Baptist • Union City, TN

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About The Position

Provides patient care as directed by a professional registered nurse and is accountable for personal actions under that direction. Administers intravenous therapy in accordance with applicable state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Builds caring relationships that facilitate health and healing while preserving and protecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Arkansas: Meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to the Board of Nursing.
• Tennessee: Six months of experience and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to the Board of Nursing.
• Mississippi: Successful completion of education and training provided by an IV-integrated accredited nursing program or a Board-approved IV therapy course.
• Computer literacy.
• LPN licensure.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Mississippi: IV certification required.
• Tennessee and Arkansas: IV course or training as defined by the state boards of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Provides and reinforces teaching for individuals and groups of patients.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

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