IV-Start LPN - Day Shift in Jackson, TN

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks an LPN for day shift duties including IV insertion, medication administration, and patient care under supervision.

The role requires IV therapy training, Tennessee LPN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of LPN experience. You will document care, assist with procedures, and help maintain infection control and patient rights in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in Tennessee.
• BLS certification within orientation period.
• Minimum 6 months experience as an LPN.
• IV push medication training prior to administering IV push medications.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care with skill and minimal supervision; assists patients with exams and procedures; charting and relaying instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments within scope; prepares for tests and procedures; assists physicians.
• Initiate peripheral IV access and administer IV therapies.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Receives and transcribes orders; documents care in patient records; maintains infection control.
• Responds to medical emergencies and notifies appropriate personnel.

Skills

Practical nursing

Pharmacology

Documentation

IV therapy

Education

LPN Vocational program

IV therapy training

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks an LPN for day shift duties including IV insertion, medication administration, and patient care under supervision.

The role requires IV therapy training, Tennessee LPN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of LPN experience. You will document care, assist with procedures, and help maintain infection control and patient rights in a team environment.