LPN

Covenant Health; Oregon; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Medical Surgical Unit in Lenoir City, TN. The role provides nursing care under RN supervision in a 72-hour per pay period schedule, night shift, on-site.

Qualified candidates are licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an LPN. No prior experience is required, and responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the RN team to ensure safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing to practice.
• No prior experience required for this role.
• Must meet licensing standards and maintain required credentials.
• Work under supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs nursing care tasks per the established plan of care.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions to the RN Team Leader.
• Documents care and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Adheres to infection control practices and hospital safety standards.
• Assists in orienting new staff or students to unit routines.
• Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per protocol.
• Completes required education and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

LPN License (Tennessee Board of Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Fort Loudoun Overview

Fort Loudoun Medical Center , part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Fort Loudoun Medical Center , part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

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).