LPN
Company: CHI Memorial
Location: Hixson
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed
between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is
once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a
Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to
be the regional referral center of choice providing health care
throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. CHI Memorial
Hospital provides you with the same level of care you provide for
others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits
that complement work/life balance. -We offer the following benefits
to support you and your family:
11a-11p
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care of the ill,
injured and performs under the direction of the physician and
professional registered nurse. The LPN applies knowledge of basic
growth and development in patient care; incorporates knowledge of
the nursing process and the professional standards and contributes
to the evaluation of patient needs; and provides care based on the
physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. 1. Identifying and
managing a patient crisis until RN / physician assistance is
available. 2. Identifies practice abilities and limitations
according to Scope of Practice. 3. Obtains instruction, delegation
and supervision by an RN 4. Recognizes and performs duties which
are needed even when not directly assigned. 5. Administers
medications accurately and safely: following five rights,
monitoring adverse effects, reactions, therapeutic responses,
toxicity, and incompatibilities. 6. Reports occurrences/complaints,
following appropriate chain of command. 7. Anticipates and prevents
periods of extreme workload within a shift as evidenced by good
time management and organizational skills. 8. Intervenes promptly
and courteously to resolve problems and promote customer
satisfaction. 9. Using and maintaining team spirit; gaining social
support from other nurses as evidenced by responding promptly to
requests and smooth, cooperative working relationships with others.
10. Maintains flexibility toward technology as evidenced by
implementing and supporting new processes. 11. Communicates
effectively and timely with RN and physicians regarding care needs,
status changes, and questions regarding treatment plan.
Qualifications
Nursing Education for Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited
nursing program. Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in TN AHA BLS
Pay Range
$17.89 - $24.60 /hour
Keywords: CHI Memorial, Chattanooga , LPN, Healthcare , Hixson, Tennessee
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