CHS Travel:(LPN) / SKILLED NURSING – NIGHTS Position Available In Campbell, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: CHS Travel is recruiting for a night shift LPN position at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center/Nursing Home, offering a bill rate of $45 per hour. The role requires a Tennessee LPN license and at least 1 year of long-term care experience. Duties include assisting physicians with procedures, administering medications, and maintaining patient records. Travelers must reside more than 50 miles from the facility and provide necessary information for submission.
Job Description
ID:
54480348
Shift:
19:00-07:00
Description:
Description:
ASAP STARTBILL RATE
$45
SHIFT:
NIGHTS 7P-7ALaFollette Health and Rehab Center/ Nursing HomeBedside/Skilled
LPNREQUIREMENTS
•BLS•TENNESSEE
LPN LICENSE
•AT
LEAST 1 YEAR LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCE
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TRAVELERS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE NECESSARY INFO OR REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REJECTED
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MUST INCLUDE THE HOME ADDRESS & SSN ON THE SUBMISSIONS
•TRAVELERS
MUST BE GREATER THAN 50 MILES FROM THE
FACILITYAssist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well being of patients. Interview patients and take medical history, give injections, complete lab and xray requests, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines. Administer prescribed medications and simple treatment as directed by physician or mid-level practitioner.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
1. Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms. 2. Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. 3. Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. 4. Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information. 5. Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining preauthorizations when directed to by the provider. 6. Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports. 7. Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. 8. Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures. 9. Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. 10. Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions. 11. Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals. 12. Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients. 13. Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances. 14. Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies. 15. Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment. 16. Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow. 17. Performing limited X-ray procedures if certified, currently enrolled in an approved radiological education course, or a graduate of an approved course awaiting examination. 18. Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement . General Comments No. of
Positions:
1/1.
Position creation reason:
Vacant Position Guaranteed Hours:
Contract Weeks:
91
