LPN
Covenant Health Inc.
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Occupational Health
Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:
+ unmatched medical insurance,
+ tuition reimbursement;
+ student loan repayment assistance,
+ certification bonuses;
+ leadership and professional development programs;
+ an employer-matched 401(k); and
+ a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program .
Position Summary:
The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.Will be trained to admit patients to floor.
Recruiter: Alexa Robbins ||arobbin2@covhlth.com|| 865-374-8110
Responsibilities
+ Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.
+ Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.
+ Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks.
+ Accurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN.
+ Observes and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner.
+ Recognizes, responds, and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader.
+ Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.
+ Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
+ Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
+ Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol.
+ Performs specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol.
+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
No prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed.
Licensure Requirement:
Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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Job Title LPN
ID 4120206
Facility LeConte Medical Center
Department Name OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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