LPN - UROLOGY JACKSON, TN

West Tennessee Healthcare

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients in an outpatient urology clinic under the direction of a medical provider, with general clinical supervision from the provider and administrative supervision from the Practice Manager. Care includes catheter changes, bladder scans, urinalysis, other outpatient urology functions, medication administration, and documenting care in patient records. The LPN uses the nursing process to address age-specific needs and conveys a positive image of 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 maintain current certification while in the position.
Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures, normally acquired through successful completion of a documentation class, pharmacology exam, and skills exam.
Demonstrate skill and proficiency in practical nursing.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient, and minimal supervision.
Check schedules, organize patient flow, accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms, and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, and other needs.
Collect specimens and patient histories; prepare exam rooms and instruments; perform screenings and laboratory tests as ordered by the medical provider.
Assist medical providers and other nursing staff with procedures and examinations.
Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice, prepare for tests and surgery, and assist physicians according to policy.
Initiate peripheral IV access and administer IV flushes and IVPBs according to policy.
Ensure hazardous pharmaceutical waste is properly segregated and safely disposed of.
Receive and transcribe orders from physicians, FNPs, and PAs as appropriate.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuing evaluation of patient care plans.
Identify, record, and report changes in patient condition or adverse reactions to treatment or medication to the medical provider.
Document care in patient records and relay instructions to patients and families.
Answer telephone calls and provide pertinent information.
Clean exam and procedure room instruments and equipment between patient visits, sterilize equipment according to the maintenance program, maintain appropriate records, and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
Respect and promote patient rights and follow clinic and system-wide 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 team effort of the clinic.
Precept new employees and provide guidance during orientation.