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Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Athens, TN -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
1/8/2021
Job Description
Starr Regional Medical Center- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
LPN- Gero Psych – Etowah Campus – PRN (Variable Shifts)- position available.
Core competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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 patient's 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.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Completion of LP/LV Nurse program (Diploma or Associate's) required.
- LPN/LVN License in the State of TN or another compact state required.
- BLS required through AHA or ARC
- 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.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran