LPN - Med Surg - Nights

· Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management

· Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately

· Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures

· Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results

· Ability to interpret results of lab tests; take appropriate action on lab test results

· Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition

· Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors

· Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids per scope of practice

· Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient history, condition, treatment, responses and assessment of changes

· Communications clearly to physicians, staff, charge nurse and CNO Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

· Identifies and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers

· Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group

· Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate

· Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives

Qualifications:

· Graduate of an accredited LPN program

· Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse

· Current BLS certification

· One year of hospital experience preferred

· Basic computer skills

· Proficient in interpreting EKG, lab tests, etc.

· Ability to read, write and communicate using the English language

· Additional languages preferred

· Must be able to work under stressful and fast pace situations

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or greater

· Must be able to stand/walk for a considerable amount of time of shift

· Must be able to practice regular and dependable attendance (see attendance policy)

· Must be flexible in work schedule and work weekends and holidays per department policy