Position Summary :
The LPN / LVN II will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.
Responsibilities
- Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.
- Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.
- Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks.
- Accurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN.
- Observes and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner.
- Recognizes, responds and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader.
- Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.
- Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
- Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
- Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol.
- Performs specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education :
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and / or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience :
No prior experience as a LPN / LVN needed.
Licensure Requirement :
Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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