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LPN- Chattanooga, TN Clinic - Full-Time

Erlanger Health
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Full-time

Job Summary : A licensed practical nurse (LPN) employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and / or indirect care of the patient under the direct supervision of an RN.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee / Georgia guidelines.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients / families / caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education : Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.Experience : Required : Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills;

knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments.Preferred : Previous experience in physician's office setting.

Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / RegistrationRequired : Current licensure to practice as an LPN in the State of Tennessee, BLS Certification completed prior to going to unit / department and maintained going forward.

Preferred : ACLS Certification, PALS CertificationDepartment Position Summary : Ability to assess patients, selects, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care.

Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or she must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

The employee will function as an extension of the physician. Supervises, plans, develops, and organizes the various clinical and patient flow activities.

Supports other practice operations under the direction of the Clinical Manager or Practice Administrator.'223993

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