Description

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 Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values
• Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Qualifications

License/Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited School of nursing
2. State of Tennessee or Multi-state license as an Licensed Practical Nurse
3. Must possess a current CPR certification

Experience

• 1-3 years long-term care clinical experience highly desired but new grads are welcome too.