Admissions LPN

Freeman Health Partners is seeking a highly skilled Admissions Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an Admissions LPN, you will play a critical role in supporting the provision of patient care, including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing tests, administering injections, and assisting with procedures and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and record patient's vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse.
• Discuss chief health concerns with patients and record them.
• Obtain orders from the Medical Director for medication administration.
• Administer and/or supervise the administration of prescribed medications.
• Perform tests as required for patient care.
• Keep medical records current.
• Provide wound care as needed.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medication.
• Report any adverse reactions to medication to the supervisor and note in medical records.
• Ensure electronic medical records are up-to-date.
• Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Admissions Responsibilities:

• Review medical records of potential clients to ensure they meet program criteria.
• Send records for approval from the Medical Director.
• Medically assess clients upon arrival and complete initial nursing assessment.
• Verify medications match prescriptions on containers.
• Separate narcotic medications and communicate with transportation and/or secure medications in the Med Room.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of technical training.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience.
• Current license in good standing with the State of Tennessee Licensing Board.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to file and retrieve information in EHR.
• Ability to adhere to established departmental policies and procedures.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 1p-9:30p.