Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit

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Description Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit - Murfreesboro Location: Murfreesboro Inpatient Residence: Status : Full Time: Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., rotating schedule, includes every other weekend If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then w e can't wait to speak with you! SUMMARY Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse serves as care giver for assigned patients. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/ family unit. The hospice nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit. The LPN also performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs and to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients.2. In collaboration with IDT, patient, and fa...