OverviewLicensed Practical Nurse, Acute-Renal-Pulmonary Full Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Night Shift Parkwest Overview: Since admitting our first patient in 1973, Parkwest has been at the vanguard of healthcare in East Tennessee. We are an eight-time Top 100 Heart Hospital and have received multiple awards for excellence in emergency care, clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. Learn more about our professional accolades. 5 Riverstone, Acute-Renal-Pulmonary: 44 bed medical unit with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, stable tracheostomies (no ventilator patients) and care for pre/post hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. Position Summary: The LPN/LVN I will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit. Recruiter: Jason Shubert jshuber1@covhlth.com 865-374-5393 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 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.
Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
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.
QualificationsMinimum 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) or Licensed Vocational Nurse. Apply/ShareJob Title LPN I ID 3931719 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name CARDIOLOGY UNIT
Full-time