LPN Care Specialist - Patient Care & Education

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Covington, TN is seeking a patient care professional to provide care under direction, ensuring patient dignity and rights are respected. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, assisting in care planning, administering medication, and reinforcing patient education. Candidates must possess LPN and obtain BLS certification. Emphasis on continuous improvement and educational activities is required.

Qualifications

• Accountable for own actions under direction.
• Provides care that preserves patient autonomy and dignity.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Provides and reinforces patient education.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

LPN

BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire

Job description

Overview

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