IV Therapy LPN – Patient Care Specialist

West Tennessee Healthcare; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care on an assigned shift. You will administer medications, document care in the medical record, and support physicians and other nursing staff according to policy.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, IV therapy training compliance, infection control, and coordinating with the care team to promote safe, quality care for a designated

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
• Completion of a formal intravenous therapy-training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, administer medications, and document care in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist the Medical Provider/other nursing staff with procedures and examinations; chart and relay instructions to patients.
• Initiate IV access and administer IV therapies per policy; ensure safe disposal of hazardous waste.

Skills

Pharmacology

Documentation

Nursing skills

Education

Vocational LPN program

IV therapy training program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care on an assigned shift. You will administer medications, document care in the medical record, and support physicians and other nursing staff according to policy.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, IV therapy training compliance, infection control, and coordinating with the care team to promote safe, quality care for a designated