Licensed Practical Nurse

Nleague Services Inc

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$45 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Contractor

SKILLS

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Allergies, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Maintenance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laboratory Testing, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintenance Services, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Sample/Specimen Processing, Side Effects, Specimens/Samples, Team Player

LOCATION

Nashville, Tennessee

POSTED

4 days ago

Licensed Practical NurseCurrently 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).Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patient’s vital signs.Identifies patient’s allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications.Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol.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.Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions. Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient.Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions.Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.Reports discrepancies in the inventory.Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.Communicates with internal and external entities.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Nleague Services Inc

Nashville, Tennessee

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Nleague Services Inc

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