Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Plastics - Memphis, TN 38103
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Nursing Services - PLASTICS

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides 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, performs 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 and 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/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.
• Assists 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 improve care; supports and is involved in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel; adheres to established policies,…