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LPN-Medical/Surgical

Carthage, Tennessee

Req ID 7457-12378 Post Date Mar. 11, 2025 CategoryLPN FacilityHighpoint Health – Riverview
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Job Summary:

  • As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable
    scope and standards of practice.

Job Duties:

  • Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an
    RN.
  • Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer
    medication. Documents patient care given.
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and
    ambulation.
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician,
    patient, and families.
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
  • Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient's rhythms and
    notifies nurse as appropriate.


Job Requirements:

Required Skills

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
    able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
    or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric
    Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of employment
  • IV Therapy certification preferred
  • License: Current TN LPN licensure

Minimum Work Experience

  • Six months to one year experience as LPN in medical/surgical unit. New Graduates will be considered.

Minimum Education

  • Practical Nursing Diploma required. 

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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