LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Overview

LPN, Medical Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Rotating Weekends

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.

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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).

Position Summary:

The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.

Recruiter:
Jennifer Lawless ||

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). BLS required.