LPN-FLEX

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinical Spec Admin Support. This is a Full Time position with 72 Hours Per Pay Period and a Day Shift. Methodist Medical Center has over 30 specialties, including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Vascular care. It was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer advanced treatments and technologies. The hospital has 283 licensed beds, 25 ICU beds, 12 intermediate care beds, 38 emergency suites, 2 cath labs, and 8 LDRP suites. It is supported by over 250 active and courtesy physicians and over 800 employees.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Must have knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
Must have knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
Must have knowledge of infection control.
Must have knowledge of fire and safety regulations.
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential.
Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.
Previous experience in department specialty is required.
Must be currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or have a temporary permit to practice.
Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to all patients assigned.
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assists with and documents patient/family health education.
Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
Formulates/initiates nursing care plan which is consistent with the medical plan and accepted current standards of care and practice.
Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors and personnel.
Communicates patient's progress to team leader and advises team leader of patient situations which may require further assessment and/or intervention.
Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
Performs other indirect care duties as assigned.
Follows directions accurately and efficiently.
Performs nursing care according to accepted standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned.
Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.