LPN East Wing 3 Fulltime Nights **$6/hr Premium Differential**

About the Role

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Employee must be able to provide kind and compassionate care to patients, many of which may have significant cognitive and/or functional impairment with a variety of illnesses. The employee must have the ability to assess patients age 15 and older and must be able to develop, implement, and evaluate the individualized plan of care. Employee must have the ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures, and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and possess the ability to assess data reflective of 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 provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect nursing care to patients.
• Gather assessment information and relay relevant data to other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the individualized plan of care for patients.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
• Provide kind and compassionate care to patients, including those with significant cognitive and/or functional impairment.
• Ensure staff work efficiently to complete assignments in a timely manner, consistently deliver excellent care, and ensure the smooth functioning of their shift with a smooth transition to the next shift to support the continuum of quality care.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing.
• Good assessment skills to gather information and relay relevant data.
• Communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, ancillary departments, and community agencies.
• Supervision skills to ensure staff complete assignments timely and deliver quality care.

For non-Tennessee residents, Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire. The Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee residents or non-compact state residents. The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: BSN.
• Required Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Pay

$6/hr Premium Differential.