LPN - Family Medicine Ringold, GA - Full-Time

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direct supervision of a Physician or RN. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. The LPN is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients and to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. The LPN is also trained and assigned to manage the practices' patient population. The role participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. This includes understanding the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is evaluated through direct observation, skills lab, verbal or written discussion, peer review, or self-assessment. The LPN must be able to assess and reassess patients, select, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. They must also be able to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and understand medication details (classification, adverse effects, therapeutic actions, indications, drug interactions, onset, duration, etc.). Additionally, the LPN must be able to perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations.
Knowledge of current trends and new developments.
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education.
Must be able to work well with people.
Always poised, courteous, pleasing personality, good telephone voice and able to meet the public.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Georgia and Tennessee.
Current CPR required.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification preferred.
Previous pediatric experience preferred.
State of Tennessee Position Summary

Responsibilities

Direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direct supervision of a Physician or RN.
Coordinate care for patients.
Support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
Manage the practices' patient population.
Participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Assess and reassess patients.
Select, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and understand medication details.
Perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
Patient Assessment & Documentation (per unit standards of care)
Schedule diagnostic testing
Pharmacology (administration and interaction)
Documentation
Age Appropriate Care
Knowledge of Growth and Development
Lab Values/ Panic Levels (assessment and intervention)
Interpersonal Communication
Implement plan of care
Individualize and Evaluate plan of care
Patient reassessment and documentation (ex. Pain level)