LPN

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Oncology and GYN Surg. This full-time role (72 hours per pay period) offers day shift opportunities and a chance to provide direct patient care within a renowned hospital setting.

The LPN will work under RN supervision, initiating care plans, teaching patients and families, and ensuring compliance with all policies and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an LPN.
• No prior LPN/LVN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.
• Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tennessee Board of Nursing licensure

Job description

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 cardiac expertise with 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’s consistently 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, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

Position Summary

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

• 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.

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).