LPN NW8 Emergency Surgical Fulltime Nights 6/hr Premium Differential

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of a RN. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) who have completed phase I recovery and are awaiting transition to the next level of care (floor or outpatient). In addition to this, the PACU LPN will assist the RNs in providing care to those patients undergoing phase 1 of their recovery, as well as, patients transitioning to the ICU as their next level of care. The employee must be able to care for postoperative patients requiring dressing changes, vascular checks, respiratory status monitoring, urine output monitoring, chest tubes, Vac-Pac's, etc. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability 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 and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to re-assess patients, administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures (as certified), and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Successfully complete certification course prior to being placed in LPN Inpatient position.
• 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 to be maintained going forward.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability 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 and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of a RN.
• Provide care for patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) who have completed phase I recovery and are awaiting transition to the next level of care (floor or outpatient).
• Assist RNs in providing care to patients undergoing phase 1 of their recovery, as well as, patients transitioning to the ICU as their next level of care.
• Care for postoperative patients requiring dressing changes, vascular checks, respiratory status monitoring, urine output monitoring, chest tubes, Vac-Pac's, etc.
• Re-assess patients.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Perform procedures (as certified).
• Operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees