LPN IV
Company: West Tennessee Healthcare
Location: Jackson
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsible for providing nursing care, administering
medications, and documenting care in the patient's medical record
for a designated group of patients under the direction of the RN.
Under the general supervision of the Department Director,
responsible for providing nursing care on assigned shift utilizing
the nursing process and age-specific needs. Performs specified
patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the
patient, and minimal supervision. Administers medications,
including IV therapy, to patients according to hospital policy;
administers treatments, prepares for tests and surgery, and assists
physicians with procedures and examinations. Ensures the proper
segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Monitors and discontinues blood and blood products. May not
initiate. Receives and transcribes physicians' orders as
appropriate. Contributes to the development, implementation, and
continuing evaluation of the patient care plan. Documents care in
the patient's record. Respond to medical emergencies, initiate CPR
or appropriate action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
EDUCATION: Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
Completion of a formal (school or agency) intravenous therapy
training program. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Current
licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse as approved by the
Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually. BLS
certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and
certification must be kept current while in this position. ACLS
certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and
certification must be kept current while in this position. Special
certifications may be required at the department's discretion.
EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and the
ability to demonstrate nursing skills according to current hospital
and nursing policies and procedures as normally acquired through
the successful completion of documentation class, pharmacology
exam, and skills exam. Must have a minimum of 6 months experience
as a Licensed Practical Nurse and must have attended a formal IV
push medication training program prior to administering IV push
medications. Requisition ID: 9 Shift: Days External Company Name:
West Tennessee Healthcare External Company URL: Street: 620 Skyline
Drive F-Location Name w/o External ID: Jackson Madison County
General Hospital F-Location Name w/o External ID: B8-Medical
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