Clinic LPN: Patient Care & Med Administration (Paris, TN)

West Tennessee Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care, administer medications, and document care for a designated group of patients on the day shift. You will work under the supervision of medical providers and the Practice Manager, contributing to the patient care plan and ensuring accurate charting.

The role requires completion of a vocational LPN program, Tennessee LPN licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee and renewal CEUs annually.
• BLS certification within orientation period and kept current.
• Special certifications may be required at the department’s discretion.
• Proficiency in pharmacology and documentation per hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care with skill and minimal patient discomfort.
• Administers medications and assists with procedures per policy.
• Initiates peripheral IV access and IV fluids as directed.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Transcribes physician orders and documents care in patient records.
• Maintains infection control and cleans exam/ procedure rooms between visits.

Skills

LPN skills

Pharmacology

Documentation

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

Vocational LPN program

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care, administer medications, and document care for a designated group of patients on the day shift. You will work under the supervision of medical providers and the Practice Manager, contributing to the patient care plan and ensuring accurate charting.

The role requires completion of a vocational LPN program, Tennessee LPN licensure, and BLS.