Overview LPN, Medical Unit Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift LeConte Medical Center Overview: 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/. 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).