LPN

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Oncology and Gynecologic Surgery units. This full-time role (72 hours per pay period) is scheduled for day shift in West Knoxville, TN.

The LPN provides nursing care under RN supervision, initiates patient assessments, and supports patient/family education in a high-quality hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed LPN in Tennessee.
• No prior LPN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history with RN guidance.
• Implements patient and family teaching and care needs with RN support.
• Performs nursing care tasks and follows plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses and documents promptly.
• Notifies RN Team Leader of changes in patient condition.
• Demonstrates infection control practices and safety.
• Assists in orienting new staff or students.
• Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per protocol.
• Performs advanced patient care treatments as approved.
• Adheres to hospital policies and completes annual education.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Collaboration with RN

Education

LPN license (Tennessee Board of Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Oncology, GYN Surg

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

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.

Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).