Prn Licensed Practical Nurse

This position is for our PRN float pool.

Varied shifts with a shift differential applied for night shift.

Pay is depending on experience.

Job Purpose:

This position renders technical nursing care to assigned patients. The incumbent provides direct and indirect

care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses direct and oversee nurse assistants

and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care

specific to the age and needs of the patient. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan

including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Accountabilities: The principle end results for which this job is held accountable

I. Practices in accordance with hospital philosophy; Nursing Department's philosophy, goals, and standards of care; TN Board of Nursing; TN Nursing Practice Act and other regulating agencies.

II. Enhances continuity of care by meeting assigned patient's physical and psychosocial needs through utilization of the nursing process.

III. Ensures a secure and safe patient environment by practicing in accordance with organization and unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care.

IV. Establishes a caring, humanitarian environment by providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support to patients and their significant others.

Major Work Activities:

Demonstrates commitment to the hospital's and nursing division's philosophy, goals and standards of care.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.

Assists RN's and other interdisciplinary care providers in individualizing plans of care.

Implements the interdisciplinary plan of care within established guidelines to improve or maintain patient's mental and physical health.

Reports patient outcomes to the RN's and other care providers.

Uses courteous, assertive communication skills.

Fosters peer support and team building.

Completes competency checklist and disaster training annually or more often as required by department policy.

Completes self-evaluation and continuing education record in an ongoing manner annually.

The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience:

None required for the beginning practitioner. - Refresher course required for LPNs who have not worked in an acute setting for (5) years or more.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in (state).

CPR Certification required or must be obtained within probationary period.

Skills and Qualifications:

Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and listening skills).

Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.