Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Goodworks Unlimited; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountains of Franklin in Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The role involves assisting physicians, administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and educating families and patients as needed.

The ideal candidate will show compassion, education, proficiency, and experience in nursing care planning. You will participate in evaluating current and future medical needs and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license in Tennessee.
• Minimum six months of recent medical experience.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and nursing assessments; maintain nursing standards.
• Create and provide patient care plans as needed and requested.
• Communicate with patients, their families and medical team to meet goals.

Skills

Compassion

Education

Team communication

Patient care

Education

LPN license (Tennessee)

Job description

Fountains of Franklin looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed.

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional patient care – Maintain nursing standards while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs. Create and provide patient care plans as needed or requested. Communicate with the patient, their family and members of the medical team to achieve the desired goals of the patient-care plan.
• Conduct administrative duties – Attend medical conferences and courses for ongoing care and education. Assess patient care plans and identify areas of improvement to ensure quality of care.

Requirements:

• license to practice nursing in the state required
• A minimum of six months of recent medical experience
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds