LPN Telemetry
The posted compensation range of $21.23 - $29.20 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- On-site childcare (Downtown campus) with extended hours
- On-site employee gym (Downtown campus) with extended hours- Discounted fee
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
Responsibilities
Unit specific Orientation/Residency
IV certification- 6 Months (FREE)
Tuition Reimbursement for Full time and Part time employees
Flexible scheduling
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care of the ill, injured and performs under the direction of the physician and professional registered nurse. The LPN applies knowledge of basic growth and development in patient care; incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and the professional standards and contributes to the evaluation of patient needs; and provides care based on the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
1. Identifying and managing a patient crisis until RN / physician assistance is available.
2. Identifies practice abilities and limitations according to Scope of Practice.
3. Obtains instruction, delegation and supervision by an RN
4. Recognizes and performs duties which are needed even when not directly assigned.
5. Administers medications accurately and safely: following five rights, monitoring adverse effects, reactions, therapeutic responses, toxicity, and incompatibilities.
6. Reports occurrences/complaints, following appropriate chain of command.
7. Anticipates and prevents periods of extreme workload within a shift as evidenced by good time
management and organizational skills.
8. Intervenes promptly and courteously to resolve problems and promote customer satisfaction.
9. Using and maintaining team spirit; gaining social support from other nurses as
evidenced by responding promptly to requests and smooth, cooperative working relationships with others.
10. Maintains flexibility toward technology as evidenced by implementing and supporting new
processes.
11. Communicates effectively and timely with RN and physicians regarding care needs, status changes,
and questions regarding treatment plan.
Qualifications
Nursing Education for Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in TN
AHA BLS
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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