Pediatric LPN: Compassionate Care & Team Support

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support under the supervision of the RN Manager. Duties include patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications include Tennessee LPN licensure with BLS, and 1 year hospital experience preferred. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to pediatric nursing policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in Tennessee; BLS required.
• LPN requires an associate degree; CMA/MA requires HS diploma; RN requires BSN or ASN.
• Minimum one year hospital experience preferred.
• Assessment and critical thinking skills; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient symptoms and problems.
• Report unusual data to RN team leader promptly.
• Assist in developing and updating care plans each shift.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Assist physician with procedures within scope.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Document patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Evaluate nursing care.
• Meet unit and hospital quality goals.
• Maintain unit competencies.
• Collaborate with other providers.

Skills

Assessment and critical thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

LPN – Associate degree

CMA/MA – High School diploma

RN – BSN or ASN

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

Tools

LPN orientation checklist

Job description

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support under the supervision of the RN Manager. Duties include patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications include Tennessee LPN licensure with BLS, and 1 year hospital experience preferred. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to pediatric nursing policies and procedures.