Erlanger
LPN - Primary Care - Ringold, GA - Full Time
Erlanger, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
LPN - Primary Care - Ringold, GA - Full Time
A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direct supervision of a Physician or RN. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. The LPN is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients, support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change, and manage the practice's patient population. The LPN participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing Preferred: PALS certification Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Must be able to work well with people. Preferred: Previous pediatric experience Position Requirements: Required: Current licensure to practice practical nursing in the State of Georgia, BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: State of Tennessee The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess and reassess patients, select, develop, implement, and evaluate plan of care based on scope of practice. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and have an understanding of medication before administering. Ability to perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Processes:
Patient Assessment & Documentation Schedule diagnostic testing Pharmacology Documentation Age Appropriate Care Knowledge of Growth and Development Lab Values/ Panic Levels Interpersonal Communication Implement plan of care Individualize and Evaluate plan of care Patient reassessment and documentation Erlanger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direct supervision of a Physician or RN. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. The LPN is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients, support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change, and manage the practice's patient population. The LPN participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing Preferred: PALS certification Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Must be able to work well with people. Preferred: Previous pediatric experience Position Requirements: Required: Current licensure to practice practical nursing in the State of Georgia, BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: State of Tennessee The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess and reassess patients, select, develop, implement, and evaluate plan of care based on scope of practice. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and have an understanding of medication before administering. Ability to perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Processes:
Patient Assessment & Documentation Schedule diagnostic testing Pharmacology Documentation Age Appropriate Care Knowledge of Growth and Development Lab Values/ Panic Levels Interpersonal Communication Implement plan of care Individualize and Evaluate plan of care Patient reassessment and documentation Erlanger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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