Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A credentialed non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger is responsible for direct and/or indirect care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Care for patients requiring dressing changes, vascular checks, monitoring respiratory status, urine outputs, chest tubes, Vac-Pac's, glucose monitoring.
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.
Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program.
Medical background.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.