LPN Procedure Nurse - Urology

LPN Procedure Nurse - Urology - Full-Time – Erlanger

Job Summary

A licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN or provider (physician, NP, PA or other APP). Specifically, this position is intended to carry out the treatments and procedures required in the outpatient departments of Erlanger Medical Group based on appropriate scope of practice and industry standards. This role 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 their licensure. The LPN Procedure Nurse will coordinate care for patients, support patients/families/caregivers in self‑management, self‑efficacy, behavior change and manage the practice’s patient population. The LPN Procedure Nurse will participate in the practice’s quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education

• Required:
  
  Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

• Required:
  
  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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in the outpatient setting within an office practice.

Licensure & Certification

• Required:
  
  Current licensure to practice practical nursing in Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.

Preferred Certified Specialty

• Certification in the area of specialty in which they are applying.

Department Position Summary

A licensed practical nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Associate will be responsible for preparing patient, performing procedures, patient wound care, and post‑procedure patient care. The associate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and be able to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs.

The care must be provided as described in the unit’s policies and procedures as allowed by the Nursing Scope of Practice.

Location

Physician Practices, Chattanooga, TN

Salary

Chattanooga, TN $63,000.00-$73,000.00 (posted 1 week ago)

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Entry level

Job Function

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care