LPN- Full Time Night Shift

*This; Brownsville (TN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville, TN is seeking an LPN for a full-time night shift. The role provides nursing care, administers medications including IV therapy, and documents care in the patient record under RN supervision.

Requirements include completion of an LPN program, current Tennessee license, BLS and ACLS current, and at least 6 months of LPN experience with IV push training prior to IV medications. Compliance with policies and safety standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
• Current licensure as an LPN in Tennessee.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current.
• Minimum 6 months experience as an LPN.
• IV push medication training prior to administering IV push medications.

Responsabilités

• Provides nursing care on assigned shift under RN supervision.
• Administers medications, including IV therapy, per policy; assists with procedures.
• Ensures safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Monitors blood products as applicable.
• Receives and transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Contributes to care plan development and evaluation.
• Documents care in patient records.
• Responds to emergencies, initiates CPR when needed.

Connaissances

IV therapy

Nursing care

Documentation

CPR/Emergency response

Formation

LPN program

Description du poste

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LPN- Full Time Night Shift

Full Time Reg Clinical Haywood County Community Hospital, Brownsville, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2005

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

LPN IV candidates can apply for this position to be considered for any status or shift of interest for ER. Responsible for providing nursing care, administering medications, and documenting care in the patient's medical record for a designated group of patients under the direction of the RN. Under the general supervision of the Department Director, responsible for providing nursing care on assigned shift utilizing the nursing process and age-specific needs.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Performs specified patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient and minimal supervision
• Administers medications, including IV therapy, to patients according to hospital policy; administers treatments, prepares for tests and surgery, and assists physicians with procedures and examinations
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Monitors and discontinues blood and blood products. *May not initiate *
• Receives and transcribes physicians’ orders as appropriate .
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and contin uing evaluation of the patient care plan.
• Documents care in the patient’s record.
• Respond to medical emergencies, initiate CPR or appropriate action , and notifies appropriate personnel .

Facility General Responsibilities:

• Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
• Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
• Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet
• Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
• Must interact with physicians, guest , staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively .
• Must pass drug screens, both pre-employment and throughout duration of employment.

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure , Certifications .

Completion of a vocational school LPN program and c urrent licensure as a n LPN as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee. Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually. BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained and kept current. Special certifications may be required at the department’s discretion. Proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and the ability to demonstrate nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures as normally acquired through the successful completion of documentation class and skills exams. Must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a n LPN and must have attended a formal IV push medication training program prior to administering IV push medications.