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

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Union City, TN seeks a nursing professional to provide patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role administers IV therapy and medications in compliance with state nursing rules to support patient autonomy and dignity.

This position emphasizes collaboration with the nurse, data collection, care planning, patient teaching, and participation in ongoing educational activities to improve health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training

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.

Overview

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.

Experience

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.

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