LPN - Oncology & GYN Surg (Day Shift)

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

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.