LPN

Covenant Health • Sevierville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN provides nursing care on an assigned unit under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. This is a full-time position in the Medical Unit at LeConte Medical Center, scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on the night shift.

LeConte Medical Center is a 79-bed, not-for-profit community hospital in Sevier County and part of Covenant Health. It provides a range of health services, including specialty care, emergency services, and women’s health services.

Requirements

• Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• No prior experience as an LPN/LVN is needed.
• Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Initiate the admission database and patient history, and collaborate with the RN on patient and family teaching and care needs.
• Comply with regulatory standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform and prioritize nursing care tasks.
• Follow the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration with and under the direction of an RN.
• Observe and report nursing interventions and patient responses, documenting them in a timely, concise, and legible manner.
• Recognize, respond to, and report changes in patient condition to the RN Team Leader.
• Participate in unit-specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.
• Apply infection-control principles and collaborate with the infection control nurse to support the safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
• Assist with orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
• Administer IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids according to established hospital protocol.
• Perform approved advanced patient care treatments according to hospital protocol.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required annual education assignments.
• Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed