LPN - TCU

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II, Transitional Care, will provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse within an assigned unit. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.”

Requirements

Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Must complete IV certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience as an LPN/LVN needed.

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.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for all residents, which may include reporting to appropriate managerial staff equipment that is out of order, suspicion of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect and reporting of suspicion of criminal activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.