LPN

Overview:

Licensed Practical Nurse, Ortho Med Surg

Full Time, 78 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Job Objectives:

Provide direct nursing care to all patients assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with and documents patient/family health education.
• Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
• Formulates/initiates nursing care plan which is consistent with the medical plan and accepted current standards of care and practice.
• Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors and personnel.
• Communicates patient's progress to team leader and advises team leader of patient situations which may require further assessment and/or intervention.
• Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other indirect care duties as assigned.
• Follows directions accurately and efficiently.
• Performs nursing care according to accepted standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Must have knowledge of:

• General nursing theory and practice;
• Hospital policies and procedures;
• Infection control;
• Fire and Safety regulations.

For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Experience:

Previous experience in department specialty is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

Must be currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS) or must be recertified during orientation period.