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Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Tennessee State Veterans' Homes. Serve as an LPN Charge Nurse on a 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM shift .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, documentation, and monitoring within a long-term care environment, while maintaining confidentiality and addressing patient needs effectively. Proven ability to supervise nursing aides and respond to changes in resident conditions.
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Current Active LPN LicenseBLS CertificationPatient Assessment SkillsLong Term Care ExperienceDocumentation of Observations
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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentDocumentation of InterventionsMonitoring Physician OrdersAccident and Incident ReportingGrievance Reporting
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsEmpathySupervisory Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Current BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Long Term CareInpatient CareLicensed Practical NursingPatient PrivacyHealthcare Needs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as an LPN Charge Nurse on a 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM shift
- Provide patient assessments and respond to changes in residents’ conditions
- Document observations, interventions and outcomes
- Monitor and/or record follow-through for physician telephone orders
- Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents
- Recognize, intervene and report complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and the facility
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient, employee and facility information
- Promote an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and healthcare needs
- Supervise the day-to-day responsibilities of nurses’ aides
- Work in an inpatient, long-term-care setting
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must have a current active LPN license
- Previous long term care experience
- 1-3 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered
- High School Diploma
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Current BLS certification
- Excellent patient assessment skills
- Ability to recognize and respond to changes in a resident’s condition
- Ability to document observations, interventions and outcomes
- Ability to monitor and/or record follow-through for physician telephone orders
- Ability to recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents
- Ability to recognize, intervene and report complaints and grievances
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Must provide information for a criminal background check if required
- Employment and professional references required
- Completed license needed upon starting work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
- Shift differential
- Weekend differential
- State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded; full-time employees vest after 5 years of service
- State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
- ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
- Paid time off (vacation)
- Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
- Bereavement Leave
- Double pay for selected holidays worked
- Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
- Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
- Equal opportunity employer
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs