LPN

Baptist Memorial Health; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Covington, TN is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under direction and maintain patient autonomy, dignity and rights. The role involves supporting care plans and delivering nursing services in a respectful, compassionate manner.

Responsibilities include data collection, implementing care plans, administering medications as prescribed, patient education, and contributing to health-care delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Provides patient care as directed and is accountable for own actions under provided direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.


• Assists in planning patient care.


• Implements patient care as directed.


• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.


• Administers medication as prescribed.


• Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.


• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.


• Participates in ongoing educational activities.


• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer Literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; LPN

Preferred/Desired