Role OverviewA licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN or provider. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care and will participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
What You Will Do
The LPN Procedure Nurse will administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures, operate equipment necessary for patient care, and provide post-procedure patient care.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Current licensure to practice practical nursing in Tennessee
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- 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
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