RN/LPN/CMA Gastroenterology Full Time Days

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

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assists and performs nursing functions under the supervision of Registered Nurse. All functions performed are within the limits of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and nursing policies and procedures.

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• No Minimum Education: LPN: Associate's Degree required; CMA/MA: High School diploma/ GED required. RN: BSN or ASN. Degree: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• License/Certification Required: Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Tennessee; BLS required.
• Minimum Work Experience: One year hospital experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Skills as outlined in the LPN orientation checklist.
• Effective communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and identifies patient symptoms and problems.
• Reports unusual data to RN team leader in a timely manner.
• Assists in developing and updating nursing plan of care every shift.
• Participates in patient care conferences as needed.
• Assists the physician with the therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families.
• Correctly evaluates and thoroughly documents response of the patient to treatments and interventions.
• Assists in evaluating nursing care.
• Meets unit and hospital quality management goals.
• Acquires and maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with other providers of patient care.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
• Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.

At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

• Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
• Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
• Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
• Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.