LPN- General Peds Clinic, Full-Time at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient assessment, Pharmacology, Documentation, Age-appropriate care, Growth and development, Interpersonal communication, Diagnostic testing, Nursing principles, Pediatric care, Quality improvement, Patient management, Self-management support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary: A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN within the Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinics for Childrens Medical Services. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective to the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred Previous pediatric experience Licensure: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Competency Ability to assess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Core Competencies: PROCESSES: Patient Assessment & Documentation (per unit standards of care) Schedule diagnostic testing Pharmacology (administration and interaction) Documentation Age Appropriate Care Knowledge of Growth and Development Lab Values/ Panic Levels Interpersonal Communication

Responsibilities

The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care within a pediatric sub-specialty clinic under the direction of an RN. They are responsible for assessing patients, administering medications, and coordinating care for the patient population.