LPN Assit Living, 7am-3pm, Mon-Fri

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Trezevant Episcopal Home

• Memphis, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.70Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Nurse, SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides professional nursing care according to the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, in conformance with the scope of practice, plan of care and physician/nursing orders ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is delivered in accordance with the established standards and procedures. Must love the geriatric population and understand/embrace the importance of quality of life. We have 11PM-7AM. Monday
• Friday, shift available. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Administer medicines (p.o., IM, subq), manage IV's effectively; perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, foley catheterizations, operation of pumps, special beds as ordered per policy and procedure Process medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedure Operate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician's orders Intervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergency and life threatening situations Report timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shifts Perform other activities as assigned Chart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing process Assess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes Supervise ancillary nursing staff effectively Collaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident care Communicate with physicians as necessary Communication skills reflecting caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care team Knowledgeable of legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of Tennessee Attend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectations Knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook Qualifications: License Maintain a State of TN or a multi-state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

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