Forensic LPN – Med/Surg Nurse (18-Bed) with Growth & Benefits

Nashville General Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits begin on the first day of the

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Shift differential pay

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Parking

Job summary

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Full Time Forensic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Med/Surg unit in Nashville, Tennessee. This 18-bed unit has a 4:1 patient ratio.

As a Forensic LPN, you will admit and assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, run and order tests, coordinate care with physicians and specialists, chart progress, and educate patients and families on prevention and restoration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing Preferred.
• Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state.
• Employee must have valid BLS upon hire. ACLS and CPI are required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Admitting and assessing patients
• Administering medication and treatments
• Monitoring vital signs and symptoms
• Running and ordering tests
• Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists as well as educational programs as needed
• Charting patient progress and anything necessary regarding patient care
• Providing education to patients and family members related to health prevention, maintenance and restoration

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Full Time Forensic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Med/Surg unit in Nashville, Tennessee. This 18-bed unit has a 4:1 patient ratio.

As a Forensic LPN, you will admit and assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, run and order tests, coordinate care with physicians and specialists, chart progress, and educate patients and families on prevention and restoration.