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Gifted Healthcare
Travel MedSurg LPN in Memphis, Tennessee. Job in Collierville Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,405 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) plan and manage patient care specific to each patient. The LPN acts as the eyes and ears of Registered Nurses and Physicians and performs ongoing and accurate assessments of vital signs. LPN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: LPNs administer and monitor patient medications and dressing changes. Supervise nursing assistants and act as the leader of a group of nurses. Find, address, and provide solutions for any problems a specific patient might have in terms of their care plan. Administer intravenous medication and fluids and care for those intravenous lines in patients.