LPN-Medical/Surgical PRN-7425-3530Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg

Description

04111 / 04128 LPN- Med/Surg STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 03.31.2017

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

Reports to: Director of Med/Surg

FLSA: Non-exempt Essential Functions 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 administermedication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care. 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, ...