LPN-N​/Med-Surg

Position: LPN-6N/Med-Surg/Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South for over a century.

Overview

Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Arkansas – Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Mississippi – Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting
  50 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lb. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Health and Human Services

Job title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

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