Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho/Spine - Full Time Nights

Position Summary To support, implement, and monitor nursing care in a timely and accurate manner. Position Requirements Licensed by the State of Tennessee. Graduate of an approved school of nursing. BLS within 90 days of hire. Workplace Experience: Patient Care Delivery. Equipment and Skills Training The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Equipment: Order Entry Computer System; Telemetry; AT&T Language Line; Omnicell Medication System. Physical Environment A Post Partum unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety-nine years of age. Physical Effort Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day. Required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs. Performance Standards Revises the patient's care plan on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes. Assists with patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers/solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Monitors and reports patient's condition, evaluates patient response to treatment and modifies plan of care appropriately and in a timely manner. Documents accurately and timely. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Maintains position specific qualifications. Facilitates staff development. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision. PTO. Retirement Match. Tuition reimbursement. Discount programs. FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts). Identity Theft Protection. Legal Aid. Williamson Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr