Licensed Practical Nurse

Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patient's vital signs. Identifies patient's allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications. Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol. Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status. Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices. Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions. Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient. Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions. Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs. Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper). Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.

Minimum Verification Requirements

Please complete the following verifications with Info Cubic upon candidate's selection. Additional verifications may be identified by the agency.

Breakout Invoice By PO

Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Interdisciplinary communication Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Interpersonal Skills Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others J- Tube feeding and care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Judgment and Decision Making Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Knowledge of Chain of Command Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Knowledge of HIPAA Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Knowledge of Scope of Practice Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Maintaining Confidentiality Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Medical Terminology Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Medication Reconcilliation Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Monitoring Inventory of Supplies Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Multitasking Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Nasal Swab Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Nebulizers Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Nursing Diagnosis Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Oral communication Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Oral Feeding Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Ordering Medical Supplies Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Patient /family education Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Patient teaching for medication Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Pediatric Advanced Life Support Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Percussion Therapy Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Positive attitude Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Post surgical care Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Prioritizing Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Problem Solving Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Professionalism Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Securing Urine Samples Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Shaving Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Showering Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Sputum collection Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Sterile and aseptic technique Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular injection Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Suppository Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Teeth Brushing Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Telephone skills Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Throat Swab Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Topical medication administration Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Tracheostomy Suction and care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Treatment Proposals Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Troubleshooting Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Universal/standard cleanliness precautions Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Vital Sign measurement Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Weight and Height Measurement Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Weight Check Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Wound Care Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes