LPN BMPG - Blount Memorial Hospital

• JOB SUMMARY

  • The nurse may perform duties by giving care to patients of all age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics under the direct supervision of a physician. A variety of tasks, which require a considerable amount of organization, are included in patient care. This may include performing an EKG, phlebotomy, patient work up, chart review and entering vital data either in a paper format or electronic format.

• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  • Education and/or experience: Requires LPN degree from an accredited school of nursing. Requires current LPN licensure in the State of Tennessee. Previous LPN experience in cardiology preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of medical technology and basic pharmacology required.
  • Skills: Excellent listening skills. Excellent communication skills with patients and physicians where documentation must be accurate and precise. Computer skills required including use of an electronic medical record program.
  • Abilities: Ability to use stethoscope, blood pressure monitoring, weight monitoring, 12-Lead EKG and recording of vitals. Must be detail oriented.

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