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Covenant Health LPN in Knoxville, Tennessee
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pulmonary-Complex Medical Unit
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Three 12 hour shifts per week with weekend and holiday requirements
In our Complex Medical Unit, we have 34 private patient rooms. We are located on the seventh floor in the North tower of the main hospital.
The Complex Medical Unit is comprised of a wide variety of medically complex patients. Many of our patients are acutely ill and require a higher level of care than your average medical floor, but do not meet the need to be in a stepdown/ICU unit. Patients can include:
Respiratory (BiPAP, High-Flow oxygen, chest tubes)
Sepsis
Endocrine
Cardiac (non-titrated cardiac drip, heparin drip)
GI (Dubhoff tubes, NG tubes)
GU (catheters, bladder irrigation)
Nephrology and dialysis patients
Post-operative and Wounds (wound vac, various wound dressing and management)
Oncology (pleurx catheters, ports)
We have a supportive and close working relationship with our physicians. We encourage open communication and dialogue regarding individualized care to meet each one of our patient’s needs.
We follow a 12- hour shift, weekends/holidays on a six-week schedule. Team members utilize a self-scheduling software. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves in fostering a culture of positivity and teamwork. Our team has a passion for patient care and each other.
As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. If you are passionate about putting patients first and want to work alongside the best of the best, apply for our Complex Medical Unit today!
Position Summary:The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107
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:
C urrently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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Job Title LPN
ID 3537306
Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name PULMONARY UNIT
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