7 jobs found in Lawrenceburg, TN

Overview   The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling.  Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.  Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners; A...

Overview The nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP/PA assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university required or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program   License: Successful completion of a National Certification...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview Assist the Registered Nurse or the Licensed Practical Nurse in patient care tasks not requiring licensure.  Implements care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities Provides appropriate hygiene care assistance to the patient; able to position patients in proper body alignment; care for patient in isolation. Provides assistance to the patient with nutritional/hydration needs. Provides elimination assistance to the patient as appropriate; correctly collects and labels specimens as directed. Assists with transport of patients in appropriate mode in transferring or discharging of patients; safely supports patient in ambulation needs safely. Communicates patient’s status and progress to the primary nurse; communicates appropriately with patients and family/visitors and hospital team members. Obtains vital signs accurately upon admission, as routine, and/or directed by the licensed nurse....

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direction of the RN. The LPN performs technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures, assists and reinforces routine education plans, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Responsibilities Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direction of the RN. The LPN performs technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures, assists and reinforces routine education plans, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Graduate of...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.