LPN - High Risk and Cancer Genetics - FT
About The Position
A licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN or physician. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served at UT-Erlanger Neurosurgery. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The individual must be able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. The individual must be able to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor or direct observation, or discussed verbally or written.
Requirements
- Graduate of 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
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Responsibilities
- Direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN or physician.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
- Provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
