Lpn, Long Term Care Sat​/Sun

Level: Entry |

Location:

Trezevant Episcopal Home - Memphis, TN 38111 | Position Type:
Part Time | Salary: $27.00 - $30.50 hourly |

Shift: Weekends 7:00 p.m.

- 7:00 a.m. | Category:
Health Care

Provides professional nursing care according to the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, in conformance with the scope of practice, plan of care and physician/nursing orders ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is delivered in accordance with the established standards and procedures. This position comes with a $2 per hour shift differential and full benefits.

• Administer medicines (p.o., IM, subq), manage IV's effectively; perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, foley catheterizations, operation of pumps, special beds as ordered per policy and procedure.
• Process medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedure.
• Operate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician orders.
• Intervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergencies and life‑threatening situations.
• Report timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shifts.
• Perform other activities as assigned.
• Chart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing process.
• Assess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes.
• Supervise ancillary nursing staff effectively.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident care.
• Communicate with physicians as necessary.
• Communication skills reflect caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care team.
• Knowledgeable legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of Tennessee.
• Attend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectations.
• Knowledge of Trezevant’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Maintain a State of TN or a multi‑state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Must possess a current CPR certification.