LPN - Cancer Support Services - Full-Time - Days

Job Summary:
A licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of a RN.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited school of practical 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:
N/A

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

Preferred:

Department Position Summary:
The employee must have the ability to assess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care. He or she must also have the ability to perform procedures, and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served at the Bariatric Practice. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The individual must be able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her physical and psychological needs. The individual must be able to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor or direct observation, or discussed verbally or written.