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Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must be a 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.
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester has an opportunity for a License Practical Nurse to join our Medical Surgical team.
A Joint Commission accredited hospital Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester serves the patients of south-central 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 small-town 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 year-round fishing hiking and camping. If golfing is more your style you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6790-yard 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 Lynchburg 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 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 well-being of the patient.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff meetings in-service projects and committees as assigned.
Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester.
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.
While performing this job occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Reports to the Nurse Manager of Senior Advantage.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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