LPN

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Morristown Medical Unit. This PRN/occ, variable hours position requires nursing care under RN supervision and offers shifts across the unit to support patient needs.

The LPN provides care, conducts patient teaching, follows the plan of care, and adheres to infection control standards. No prior experience is required, and orientation will be provided on the unit.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• No prior experience required for this PRN/occasional position.
• Education must meet license/certification standards.
• Flexible, variable hours with evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history in collaboration with RN and provides patient/family teaching.
• Performs nursing care tasks per plan of care under RN supervision.
• Observes, documents, and reports patient responses and changes in condition to the RN Team Leader.
• Maintains infection control practices and hospital safety standards.
• Receives orientation and assists in training new staff or students on unit routines.
• Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per hospital protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Unit

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours Per Pay Period, Varied Shifts

Morristown-Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systemis a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee's Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging CenterofExcellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women's Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. Withstate-of-the-arttechnology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

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).