LPN - Med Surg - Part Time Night

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For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence

A Brief Overview Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data Provides direct care in a safe manner Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis

Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education

/Formal Training Requirements Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing Work Experience Requirements Preferred - No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the Souths largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.