LPN-Neurosciences

West Tennessee Healthcare

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing care, administers medications and treatments, and documents care in the medical record for an assigned group of patients. The position works under the general clinical supervision of a medical provider and the administrative supervision of the Practice Manager. The LPN uses the nursing process to meet age-specific patient needs during the assigned shift, contributes to patient care planning and evaluation, and supports a positive image and work environment for the clinic. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the clinic.

Requirements

Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Complete continuing education units annually.
Obtain BLS certification within the orientation period and keep it current while in the position.
Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures, as normally acquired through successful completion of a documentation class, pharmacology exam, and skills exam.
Skill and proficiency in the technical field of practical nursing, normally acquired through completion of a vocational school LPN program.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide specified patient care with skill, minimal patient discomfort, and minimal supervision.
Check schedules; organize patient flow; accompany patients to examination or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, and other needs.
Collect specimens and patient histories, perform screenings and laboratory tests as ordered, and prepare examination rooms and instruments.
Assist medical providers and other nursing staff with procedures and examinations.
Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice, prepare patients for tests and surgery, and assist physicians according to policy.
Initiate peripheral IV access and administer IV flushes and IVPBs according to policy.
Safely segregate and dispose of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Receive and transcribe physician, FNP, and PA orders as appropriate.
Contribute to developing, implementing, and continually evaluating patient care plans.
Identify, record, and report changes in patient condition or adverse reactions to treatment or medication to the medical provider.
Document patient care in the medical record.
Clean examination and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; sterilize equipment according to the maintenance program; maintain relevant records; order, sort, and store supplies; and restock rooms.
Respect and promote patient rights and follow clinic and system policies and procedures.
Respond to medical emergencies, initiate CPR or other appropriate action, and notify appropriate personnel.
Order patient supplies and complete patient referrals.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Contribute to a positive work environment and the overall clinic team effort.
Precept new employees and provide guidance during orientation.