Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pediatric Clinic

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Reports to: The Director of their assigned department

FLSA: Non-exempt

• Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire

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.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, 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 RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities o