Overview

　　Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiology Unit

　　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.

　　Position Summary:

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

　　If you have any questions please contact Recruiter Jennifer Gordon || 865-374-8107 || [email protected]

　　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:

　　Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse; and have successfully completed an IV therapy course developed from the Infusion Nurse Society Standards; or have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a LPN/LVN and have documented proof of having successfully completed a formal institutional/agency-based intravenous therapy training and competency program prior to January 1, 2007 or if after 2007, have completed a formal IV therapy program based on the current INS standards.

　　Licensure Requirement:

　　Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

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　　Job Title LPN II

　　ID 3920339

　　Facility Parkwest Medical Center

　　Department Name CARDIOLOGY UNIT