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Licensed Practical Nurse, Special Operations, $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Various Shifts at Covenant Health Inc.

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Knoxville, TN, US
Full-time

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

Acute-Renal, 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 jshuber1@

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 81324

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

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