LPN - CLINIC - THOMP

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse, Covenant Health Oncology Services Part Time, 32 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. Position Summary: Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.

Requirements

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.
Must be sufficient to meet the standard for achievement of the below indicated licensure as required by the issuing authority.
Must be licensed as an LPN in the state of Tennessee. American Heart Association BLS required.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. To include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, injections (will include proficiency in calculations), suturing, and other typical office procedures.
Administers patient medications per provider order and policy including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel as applicable.
Provides basic patient care as ordered.
Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.
Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
Triages patient phone calls and urgency of appointments.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients, and employees.
Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
Maintains equipment in clean operating condition.
Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
May schedule patient appointments per provider order and relay accurately to patients.
Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
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.