LPN - Physician Practice Chattanooga, TN - Full - Time

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

276d

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center 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. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee and/or Georgia.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Ability to work well with people and maintain a courteous and pleasing personality.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification preferred.
• Previous pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assess and reassess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and understand medication classifications, adverse effects, therapeutic actions, indications, drug interactions, onset, duration, etc.
• Perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
• Participate in patient assessment and documentation per unit standards of care.
• Schedule diagnostic testing.
• Implement and evaluate individualized plan of care.
• Document patient reassessment and interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees