LPN Medical Surgical Days
LPN Medical Surgical Days
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Job Description
Minimum Education
Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Licenses
LPN License for the State of Tennessee.
10K signon bonus is available to well qualified applicants!
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Medical Surgical team.
A Joint Commission accredited hospital Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of southcentral Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee).
Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain in southern Middle Tennessee the city of Winchester offers the best in smalltown living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga Nashville and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top rated schools both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation Winchesters beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for yearround fishing hiking and camping. If golfing is more your style you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6790yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear Mr. Jack Nicklaus has been named as one of the Top Ten Places You Can Play by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester youll find burg TN. Home to another favorite tourist destination the nations oldest registered distillery Jack Daniels.
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Under the direction of an RN or MedSurge Charge Nurse contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
Monitors documents and communicates patients status and reactions to interventions with RN physician patient and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff meetings inservice projects and committees as assigned.
Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.
Works scheduled shifts including overtime when necessary.
Accepts all call schedule as directed.
Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.
Compliance to the STRHS Standard of Behavior is required.
Compliance to Dress Code Standards.
Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee they will be subject to the requirements of that position.
Reports to the Director of their assigned department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
