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LPN

extra parental leave
Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
Sevierville (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)., No prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed..

Key responsabilities:

  • Provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN.
  • Initiate admission database and implement patient care needs.
  • Document nursing interventions and report changes in patient conditions.
  • Follow nursing plans, policies, and safety standards.
  • Participate in quality assurance and staff orientation activities.
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Job description

Overview:

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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 at https://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).

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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