Licensed Practical Nurse, Special Operations, $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Various - Knoxville, TN, United States - Covenant Health Inc.

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Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Special Operations

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Various Shifts

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for LPNs

*Impressive Special Operations Differentials in Addition to Existing Shift Differentials* Special Operation Units:

• Oncology, Post Surgical
• Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
• Cardiology, Pulmonary
• Complex Medical

Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville's premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital.

In addition to providing the area's leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility.

Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report ) as one of Tennessee's "Top 10" hospitals.


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


Recruiter:
Jason Shubert || ||

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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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 Licensed Practical Nurse, Special Operations, $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Various Shifts

ID Special OPS LPN PW EVG

Facility Parkwest Medical Center