LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2*

7 days ago


Hamilton County, United States State of Tennessee Full time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time12/17/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time01/06/2025 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$2,867.00 - $4,288.00Salary (Annually)$34,404.00 - $51,456.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentMental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a practical nurse.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.

2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.

3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check;

4. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health¿s vulnerable persons registry.

Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter is responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Assisting and Caring for Others:

* Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
* Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
* Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
* Takes the patient's vital signs.
* Identifies patient's allergies.
* Administers medication.
* Monitors side effects of medication.
* Observes effectiveness of medications.
* Feeds the patient.
* Bathes the patient.
* Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
* Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
* Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
* Performs other procedures per protocol.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

* Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
* Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
* Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.

Documenting/Recording Information:

* Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient.
* Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record.
* Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
* Documents completed tests and the results.
* Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
* Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).

Monitoring and Controlling Resources:

* Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
* Reports discrepancies in the inventory.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:

* Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
* Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

* Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

* Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/client's needs.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

* Communicates with internal and external entities.

Coaching and Developing Others:

* Provides education to employees and others.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge:

* Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws
* Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
* Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Skills:

* The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
* The skill to listen to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
* The skill to talk to others to convey information effectively
* The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
* The skill to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
* The skill to actively look for ways to help people
* The skill to manage one's own time

Abilities:

* The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
* The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
* The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
* The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
* The ability to apply general rules to specific problems

Competencies:

* Learning on the fly
* Problem solving
* Priority setting
* Timely decision making
* Standing alone
* Action oriented
* Drive for results
* Organizational agility
* Written Communication
* Compassion
* Ethics and Values
* Integrity and trust
* Patience
* Peer relationships
* Understanding others

Tools & Equipment

* Electronic devices
* Various medical equipment and devices

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

* A valid driver's license
* For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.



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