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LPN-Expanded II

• Med/Surg
• Full-Time

Job ID:

45028

Job Category:

Nurse LPN

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Medical Surgical Unit

Facility:

BMH Union City Hospital

Location:

Union City, TN Overview Job Summary Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse Collects patient data. Assists in planning patient care. Assists in implementing patient care as directed. Assists with evaluating the plan of care. Administers medication as prescribed. Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations. Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations. Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients. Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Participates in ongoing educational activities. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required AR

• meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN
• 6 months experience required and successfulpletion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS
• successfulpletion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.

Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

; LPN; MS-IV Certification required;

TN & AR-IV

course/training as defined by the state boards of nursing Preferred/Desired