Job ID: TN-63965 (96090709)
Onsite/Local Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Medication Administration, BLS, CPR, EMR, Patient Care experience
Location: Nashville, TN (DDA (DIDD))
Duration: 12 Months
Skills:
Skills Others Ability to Work Independently Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Accuracy Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Active Listening Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Activities of daily living (ADLs) Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Advocating for Patients with Insurance Companies Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Analytical Skills Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Applying Dressings Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Appointment Setting Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Aspiration Assesment Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Basic Life support (BLS) Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Basic Patient Care Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Bed Bath Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Blood Gluclose checks Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Bolus Medication Administration Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Care plan assessment Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Catheter Insertion/ Removal Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Clinic Experience Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Collaboration Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Colostomy Bag Care Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Computer literacy Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Conveying Information Supplied by Providers to Patients Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Cooperation Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Coordination Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Critical Thinking Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Defibrilation Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Delegation Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Dialysis Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Diaper Changes Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Dispensed Medication Charting Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Dispensensing Medications Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Drip Rate Calculation Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Electrocardiogram (EKG) Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Electronic medical records Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Emergency Room/ Emergency Department Experience Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Emotional Intelligence Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Enema Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Ethics Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Experience with Acute and rehabilative care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Eye Drops Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Fall precautions Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Fire Saftey Ceterified where required Proficient (4-6 Years) No
Skills Others Glucose Tolerance Test Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others G-Tube feeding and care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Gynecological swabs Novice (1-3 Years) No
Skills Others Handling Difficult Personalities Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Hospice Care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others ICU Experience Novice (1-3 Years) No
Description:
Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patient’s vital signs. Identifies patient’s allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications. Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol. Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status. Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices. Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions. Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient. Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions. Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs. Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper). Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.