LPN - Le Bonheur Peds- Estate Place - FT Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the nursing team in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients. You will assist the Registered Nurse in delivering high-quality care and uphold MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities include contributing to assessments, providing direct care, and evaluating the care plan while communicating clearly with patients, families, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• BLS - American Heart Association certification.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording data.
• Provides direct patient care in a safe manner.
• Evaluates plan of care on an ongoing basis.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and health team members in writing and verbally.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery in the assigned area.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR navigation

Team player

Emergency responsiveness

Patient interaction

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Performs computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation. Demonstrates ability to review computer reports following evidenced based guidelines.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.