Overview
Job Summary:
* As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable
scope and standards of practice.
Job Duties:
* Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an
RN.
* Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer
medication. Documents patient care given.
* Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and
ambulation.
* Monitors, documents, and communicates patient’s status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician,
patient, and families.
* Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
* Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient’s rhythms and
notifies nurse as appropriate.
Job Requirements:
Required Skills
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
* American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of employment
* IV Therapy certification preferred
* License: Current TN LPN licensure
Minimum Work Experience
* Six months to one year experience as LPN in medical/surgical unit. New Graduates will be considered.
Minimum Education
* Practical Nursing Diploma required.
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *LPN-Medical/Surgical*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Carthage*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-12378*
