LPN - Med Surg Unit PRN
Company: Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Location: Mayfield
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Jackson Purchase Medical CenterQualifications - ExternalThe LPN
shall perform the nursing process within the scope of his/her
practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Assessment, treatment
performance, medication administration, monitoring of medication
effects, education and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the
nursing care of patients, as well as performing the orders of the
Physician related to the provision of that care will be within
those duties. The LPN works under the supervision of the Registered
Nurse in performing the care of all patients.
- Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential
information concerning the financial, personal, medical, or
employment status of patients/families at JPMC.
- Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients
and hospital.
- Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate
action.
- Must participate in safety instructional programs.
- Performs the components of the nursing process of observation,
reporting, and documenting patient's physiological and behavioral
status.
- Directs patient care, including vital signs, personal hygiene,
dietary needs and ambulation.
- Assesses critical changes and notifies the Supervisor and
Physician appropriately.
- Accurately charts with attention to medical/legal
implications.
- Informs physician of changing status of patient's condition and
assists physician in assessments and procedures; known terminology,
therapy, and techniques for emergency procedures.
- Charts accurate findings, utilizes the nursing process with
medical/implications. Accurately controls and records narcotics
assigned to the unit.
- Accurately administers medication and accurately administers IV
therapy. Records and carries out physician orders.
- Admits and discharges patients, follows the established plan of
care using the nursing process and a multidisciplinary approach
which incorporates the patient's correct stage of growth and
development for the neonate, child, adult and geriatric
populations.
- Uses cardiac monitors appropriately.-- Maintains current CPR
certification.
- Performs patient care safely and follows established policies
and procedures or standards of care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Clarksville , LPN - Med Surg Unit PRN, Healthcare , Mayfield, Tennessee
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