Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Ambulatory Surgery Center
  - Memphis, TN 38103
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Nursing Services

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in compliance with established nursing procedures and policies, provides nursing care to patients within a specified unit. Prepares for and assists with procedures as required.

• Provides nursing care according to medical regimen and the nursing intervention appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to standards, policies and procedures.
• Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
• Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient.
• Administers to the overall physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
• Manages the movement of patients to achieve an even flow and maximize the use of staff and provider time.
• Assists physicians, registered nurse and other members of health team with interventions, procedures and examinations.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions:
  • As ordered by the physician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Consistent with primary and population-specific standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for care determined by the RN.
  • Consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices.
• Consistent with the nature of the unit:
  • Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Performs venipunctures.
  • Administration of medications.
  • Prepares patient for examination/procedures.
  • Assembles/set up equipment and machines.
  • Provides assistance during examination/procedures.
  • Pain control interventions/pain management measures.
  • Monitors patient responses during treatment/procedure.
  • Collects and labels appropriately all specimens per policy.
  • Initiates appropriate action in response to emergency care.
  • Coordinates patient referrals.
  • Perform patient education.
• Coordinates discharge planning & instructions.
• Performs clinical rounds; identifies and documents patient needs and/or changes in condition and communicates findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit, including:
  • Care of patient undergoing procedures
  • Care of patient with altered mental status
• Prepares equipment/supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs specialized duties applicable to GI, ENT/Oral, Surgical Services, etc. including telemetry monitoring.
• Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS as required.
• Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition. Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.
• Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff regarding all aspects of patient needs (i.e., patient admission/discharge of/transfer process, discharge planning, referrals, coordinating exams/therapy/rehab, requisitions supplies, obtains medical records, etc.) in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT Standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
• Transports monitored patients, specimens, equipment and supplies to and from various areas.
• Collaborates with forensic team and security to provide safe environment for patients in custody.
• Assist RN or Provider and other ancillary personnel to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed.
• Assists in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required.
• Responds to problems/opportunities to…