Compassionate LPN: Direct Patient Care & Med Admin

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tennessee to provide compassionate nursing care to residents under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse. You will assess resident needs daily and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care, while documenting accurately and communicating effectively with the care team.

Qualified candidates have an LPN diploma, TN license, and CPR/BLS within 14 days; preferred candidates may have ACLS/PALS and at least six months

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing for LPN from an accredited program is required.
• LPN licensure in TN is required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under physician or RN supervision.
• Assess resident needs daily and deliver physical or psychosocial care.
• Administer medications following five rights and monitor effects.
• Document care accurately and report occurrences through chain of command.
• Identify and manage patient crises until RN/Physician assistance is available.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Education

Diploma Of Nursing (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse – TN

Tools

CPR

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tennessee to provide compassionate nursing care to residents under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse. You will assess resident needs daily and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care, while documenting accurately and communicating effectively with the care team.

Qualified candidates have an LPN diploma, TN license, and CPR/BLS within 14 days; preferred candidates may have ACLS/PALS and at least six months