LPN-Expanded II - Med/Surg - Full-Time

Baptist; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a licensed practical nurse or MS-IV certified staff member to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a Tennessee setting.

You will administer IV therapy and medications according to state rules, assist with planning and implementing care, and contribute to ongoing patient education and health delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy essential.
• IV therapy training as required by BON.
• MS-IV certification or equivalent per state boards.
• TN requires 6 months IV experience and BON-compliant training.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data.
• 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 per state rules.
• Provides patient teaching and health education.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training (BON)

MS-IV Certification

TN 6 months IV experience

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
• Collects patient data.
• 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

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• 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