LPN - Wound Care Team

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of Enterostomal Therapy (wound and ostomy) patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position provides age-specific care through ongoing assessment, evaluation, and treatment. The employee must understand growth and development across the life span, assess patient data in relation to age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess and provide care based on age-specific patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to wound and ostomy patients under the supervision or direction of an RN.
• Provide age-specific care through ongoing assessment, evaluation, and treatment.
• Reassess patients and assess patient data in relation to age-specific needs.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Perform procedures within the LPN's scope of practice under the direction of an RN.
• Operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
• Provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree