LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 - 07212026-79240

Overview

This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
• Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol, takes the patient's vital signs, and administers medication.
• Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
• Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
• Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient.
• Documents orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests/results, and the administration/effectiveness of drugs.
• Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
• Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
• Safeguards medical equipment and designated work areas to ensure they are kept clean and serviceable.
• Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Provides education to employees and others.
• Communicates with internal and external entities.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
  • A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.