Care - licensed practical nurse - nursing

LPN - Wound Care Team

Job Summary: The licensed practical nurse is responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of the Enterostomal Therapy (Wound and Ostomey) patient under the supervision of an RN.

Education: Required: Licensed Practical Nurse graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: N/A

Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Two years nursing experience preferred.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Department Position Summary: The licensed practical nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient, under the supervision of a RN, providing age specific care through the ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment of the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to re-assess patients, administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures within their scope of practice, under the direction of a RN, and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

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