Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Delta Specialty Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Specialty Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care while prioritizing patient safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, delivering basic care, administering medications within policy, and documenting progress for review by RNs and physicians.

Preferred candidates will have graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active LPN license, and CPR plus de-escalation certification; first aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• One or more years of nursing experience in clinical area preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN/LVN scope.
• Role model customer service and prioritize patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to meet patients' needs and address complaints.
• Provide for basic comfort and implement care plans.
• Report status changes to RNs and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients and staff.
• Ensure safe delivery of medications per orders and policies.
• Maintain nursing standards per policy and credentialing bodies.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a dynamic role at Delta Specialty Hospital which offers an opportunity to provide positive nursing care and services while demonstrating an empathetic and professional attitude and recognizing patient safety as a top priority.

Safety is paramount at Delta Specialty Hospital! We prioritize the well‑being of our patients and staff by implementing Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout all clinical and non‑clinical areas. These devices ensure immediate assistance can be summoned whenever necessary.

Purpose Statement

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.


• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.


• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.


• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.


• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.


• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.


• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.


• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.


• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.


• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.


• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.


• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.