LPN

Covenant-Health; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Medical-Surgical Unit. The role involves delivering nursing care under RN supervision, initiating patient assessments, teaching families, and following established hospital protocols.

The position requires Tennessee LPN licensure and offers full-time hours with day shifts. No prior experience is required, and you will contribute to quality assurance activities while ensuring patient safety and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• No prior experience required for this Medical-Surgical unit role.
• The LPN/LVN provides nursing care under supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history, and with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.
• Performs nursing care tasks in accordance with the nursing plan of care and medical orders under RN direction.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions to the RN Team Leader.
• Documents interventions and patient responses in a timely, concise manner.
• Participates in unit quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.
• Demonstrates infection control principles and collaborates to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in orienting new staff and students to unit routines.
• Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per hospital protocol.
• Follows safety standards and completes required education annually.

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

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

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).