What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Floor Nurse position at TREZEVANT EPISCOPAL HOME?
SUMMARY OF POSITION'S
As an LPN in Allen Morgan Health Care, you will work along side a team of professionals and under the guiding hand of a DON. COVID VACCINE REQUIRED. There is a Bonus with this posting!
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer medicines (p.o., IM, subq), manage IV's effectively; perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, foley catheterizations, operation of pumps, special beds as ordered per policy and procedure
- Process medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedure
- Operate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician's orders
- Intervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergency and life threatening situations
- Report timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shifts
- Perform other activities as assigned
- Chart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing process
- Assess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes
- Supervise ancillary nursing staff effectively
- Collaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident care
- Communicate with physicians as necessary
- Communication skills reflecting caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care team
- Knowledgeable of legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of Tennessee
- Attend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectations
- Knowledgeable of Trezevants Mission, vision and values
- Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook
License/Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of nursing
- State of Tennessee or Multi-state license as an Licensed Practical Nurse
- Must possess a current CPR certification
Experience
- 1-3 years long-term care clinical experience highly desired but new grads are welcome too.
