LPN - Med Surg - Part Time Night

Responsible for

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluates the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participates in activities designed to improve healthcare delivery in assigned area.

Education & Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• PREFERRED - No prior work experience

Licenses & Certifications Requirements

• REQUIRED - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• REQUIRED - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• PREFERRED - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• PREFERRED - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

About the Organization

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.