LPN-Expanded II

Baptist; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a skilled LPN/MS-IV nurse for the Wound Prevention and Management department in Tennessee. This role involves providing patient care under RN supervision, administering IV therapy, and teaching patients about their care plans.

The position requires IV therapy training per BON, TN licensure, and ongoing professional development. You will work closely with the registered nurse to ensure safe, effective care and patient autonomy.

Qualifications

• IV therapy administration in accordance with BON rules.
• Provides patient care under RN direction.
• Teaches patients and families about care plans.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the RN and care team.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists with implementing and evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Performs IV therapy per state rules.
• Reinforces patient education.
• Participates in improving healthcare delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

IV therapy

patient care

communication

team collaboration

Education

LPN/MS-IV certification

TN BON IV therapy training

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Carroll County Hospital
• Department Wound Prevention and Management

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. 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

• Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• 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

Education

• AR – meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN - 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS – successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; LPN; MS-IV Certification required; TN & AR-IV course/training as defined by the state boards of nursing