LPN: Patient Care & Safety Advocate

Delta Specialty Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Specialty Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate basic nursing care within the defined scope of practice. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate reporting, and coordination with RNs and physicians to support individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering basic care, documenting observations, and ensuring safe medication delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One or more years of nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN scope.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet patients’ biopsychosocial needs.
• Provide for basic comfort and follow the plan of care.
• Report status changes to RNs and doctors.
• Document patient symptoms and progress thoroughly.
• Maintain safe medication delivery per policies.
• Uphold professional standards and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Delta Specialty Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate basic nursing care within the defined scope of practice. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate reporting, and coordination with RNs and physicians to support individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering basic care, documenting observations, and ensuring safe medication delivery.