LPN II
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Transitional Care
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
The Transitional Care Unit (9 North / TCU) is a short term care facility located on the 9thfloor of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. TCU is a 24 private bed unit providing extended physical or occupational therapy or skilled nursing care to patients transitioning from hospital to home.
The majority of patients stay in the TCU 14 to 20 days at most. Patients on our unit have varied diagnoses which include cardiac, respiratory and oncology comorbidities and most are over the age of 65. Some patients come to TCU to receive wound care, or after they have had and joint replacement procedures. All patients on our unit benefit from our Therapy Department and have full access to the medical doctors in our facility.
9 North has a registered nurse on duty around the clock. Skilled caregivers on this unit also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, case managers, therapists and activities coordinators. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
If you are passionate about the geriatric patient population and strive to always put your patients first, apply for our Transitional Care Unit today!
Position Summary: The LPN/LVN II will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107
Responsibilities
+ Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.
+ Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.
+ Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks.
+ Accurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN.
+ Observes and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner.
+ Recognizes, responds and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader.
+ Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.
+ Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
+ Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
+ Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol.
+ Performs specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol.
+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse; and have successfully completed an IV therapy course developed from the Infusion Nurse Society Standards; or have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a LPN/LVN and have documented proof of having successfully completed a formal institutional/agency-based intravenous therapy training and competency program prior to January 1, 2007 or if after 2007, have completed a formal IV therapy program based on the current INS standards.
Licensure Requirement:
Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
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Job Title LPN II
ID 3649651
Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name TRANSITIONAL CARE
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