Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and/or indirect patient care under the direction of an RN within Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinics, focusing on age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development. This role involves team-based coordination, supporting patient self-management, and participating in the practice's quality improvement process.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and hold current licensure to practice nursing in Tennessee, along with current BLS certification. Required knowledge includes general nursing principles, organizational policies, and practices applicable to areas requiring special education, with pediatric experience being preferred.
A Licensed Practical Nurse is employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN within the Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinics for Childrens Medical Services.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective o the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred: PALS certification preferred
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.
Previous pediatric experience preferred.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
Competency Ability to assess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability 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 age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit�s policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. Ability to assess and reassess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered and have understanding of medication before administering (classification, adverse effects, therapeutic actions, indications, drug interactions, onset, duration, etc). Ability to perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.
PROCESSES: Patient Assessment & Documentation (per unit standards of care) Schedule diagnostic testing Pharmacology (administration and interaction) Documentation Age Appropriate Care Knowledge of Growth and Development Lab Values/ Panic Levels Interpersonal Communication