What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Health Centers - Full-Time position at Erlanger?
Job Summary:
A licensed Practical Nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
A Licensed Practical Nurse must have knowledge of and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of a state approved LPN vocational training program.
De-escalation training if applicable.
Preferred:
N/A
Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices, organizational functions, policies, procedures and regulations, and knowledge of current trends and new developments in health care.
Preferred:
N/A
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Department Position Summary:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to patients seen in a health care office setting. Responsible for administering direct/indirect care of the patient under the supervision of their provider. Registers and schedules patient appointments, interviews patients, and record patient's histories. Assists patients, nursing and providers with procedures. Knowledge of and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding for reimbursement. Computer literate.
Health Centers Chattanooga, TN
LPN Ap/Da
Standard Hours
Regular
A licensed Practical Nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
A Licensed Practical Nurse must have knowledge of and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of a state approved LPN vocational training program.
De-escalation training if applicable.
Preferred:
N/A
Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices, organizational functions, policies, procedures and regulations, and knowledge of current trends and new developments in health care.
Preferred:
N/A
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Department Position Summary:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to patients seen in a health care office setting. Responsible for administering direct/indirect care of the patient under the supervision of their provider. Registers and schedules patient appointments, interviews patients, and record patient's histories. Assists patients, nursing and providers with procedures. Knowledge of and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding for reimbursement. Computer literate.
Health Centers Chattanooga, TN
LPN Ap/Da
Standard Hours
Regular