Surgical Unit LPN — Night Shift, Full-Time, Tuition

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Surgery Unit for full-time night shifts (72 hours per pay period). The position focuses on delivering nursing care under RN supervision, with duties spanning admission history, care planning, and patient education.

Ideal candidates are licensed LPNs in Tennessee with no prior required experience, and a commitment to compliance with hospital policies and infection control

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• No prior experience as an LPN/LVN required
• Experience requirements subject to regulatory/licensing standards as issued by the governing authority

Responsibilities

• Initiates admission database and history, collaborating with the RN to teach and address patient care needs.
• Performs nursing duties in compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Prioritizes and performs nursing care tasks.
• Follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders under RN direction.
• Observes and reports patient responses and documents promptly and clearly.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient conditions to the RN Team Leader.
• Participates in unit QA activities and patient care conferences as requested.
• Demonstrates infection control principles and collaborates with infection control nurse for patient safety.
• Assists in orienting new staff to unit routines.
• Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per hospital protocol.
• Performs advanced patient care treatments as approved by hospital protocol.
• Follows policies and completes required education; participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Surgery Unit for full-time night shifts (72 hours per pay period). The position focuses on delivering nursing care under RN supervision, with duties spanning admission history, care planning, and patient education.

Ideal candidates are licensed LPNs in Tennessee with no prior required experience, and a commitment to compliance with hospital policies and infection control