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Private Duty-Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN Float

Private Duty-Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN Float

CompanyBrightSpring Health Services
LocationKnoxville, TN, USA, Maryville, TN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license in good standing
  • Active CPR certification
  • Familiarity with electronic health records
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Responsibilities

  • Perform selected nursing procedures within the scope of LPN practice
  • Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN
  • Monitor patient’s vital signs and make specific measurements and observations
  • Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately
  • Observe, assess and record patient’s physical and mental condition and reports any changes
  • Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN and document the patient’s file accordingly
  • Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous private duty, home health, hospice, hospital or skilled nursing experience preferred