Licensed Practical Nurse-Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

04111 LPN. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to:

The Director of their assigned department. FLSA:
Non-exempt.

Education:

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program. Licenses:
Current LPN License to practice in the State of Tennessee.

Certifications:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Licenses:
  Current LPN License to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• Certifications:
  
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
• Skills:
  
  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient s status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.