Overview: LPN - Occupational Health Full-time, 80 hours per pay period, Day Shift LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We're a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/. As you'd expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including: * unmatched medical insurance, * tuition reimbursement; * student loan repayment assistance, * certification bonuses; * leadership and professional development programs; * an employer-matched 401(k); and * a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. Position Summary: The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit. Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || apply@covhlth.comCB 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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