Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse (Nights)- PRN

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee's leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.
Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other as necessary.
Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
Operations and use of manual respirator.
Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).
Operation of whirlpool.
Operation of scales.
Operation of glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
Ordering and use of stock drugs.
Use and delivery of PRN medications.
Use and delivery of topical treatment application (eye, ear, nose, etc.).
Application of sterile dressings.
Operation and proper use of pressure reduction surfaces.
Knowledge of location and proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns and aprons etc.).
Delivery of enemas (S&S and fleets).
Insertion, irrigation and routine care of male/female catheters.
Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.
IV implementation and administration.
Documentation and billing of supplies used.
Sends patients to the hospital as necessary.
Knowledge of procedures to follow if unable to reach physician.
Makes nursing assistant work assignments.
Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., Provides demonstration/education as necessary for nursing assistants to perform job.
Discusses with supervising nursing staff the progress of patients and how to proceed with care.
May be required to assist physician in patient rounds.
Stocks and prepares medication carts for rounds.
May be required to provide various treatments as recommended by the physician.
Uses the telephone to communicate with physicians, arranges for transportation for doctor appointments and contacts families.
May be required to draw blood and obtain fluids to submit for lab work.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to plan, develop, organize and direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants (personnel and administrative, etc.).
Provides to the Director of Nursing Services appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions and other as necessary.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to maintain appropriate supply and equipment levels in accordance with established departmental budget.
Participates in nursing center inspections and any subsequently required reports.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to maintain appropriate personnel file documentation including reference checks, screenings, corrective actions, evaluations, skills verifications and others as requested.
Reviews and responds to complaints/grievances (associates and/or patient or family) that concern your department as requested by the Director of Nursing Services.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services to monitor Nursing Assistants for compliance with established procedural guidelines and protocols.
Maintains a working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process.
Provides hands on assistance in department functions as necessary.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Participates in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Conducts performance improvement/quality assurance activities as required/requested.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.