LPN

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Oncology, GYN Surg

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.

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:

Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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Job Title LPN

ID 4617627

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name ONCOLOGY-GYN-SURG