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Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Surg CTR GI

Part time, 56 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts

Weeknight and Weekend Call Required

Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Each of our more than 10,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region

Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care.

- Emergency Department: 24 emergency beds
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 12 ICU beds
- Labor & Delivery: 12 LDRP suites
- Med/Surg: 37 beds
- Surgery: 9 operating room surgery suites
- Telemetry 37 beds

Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as specialized services not usually found in the rural medical system.

For seriously ill patients, advanced medical and surgical care is provided at CMC including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. Additionally, Cumberland Medical Center offers an outpatient imaging center, same day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center.

"Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us!"

-Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center

Position Summary:

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

Recruiter: Brittany Smithson || bpartell@covhlth.com || (865) 374-5363

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 Requirements:

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

Average salary estimate

$47500 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About LPN, Covenant Health

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville is on the lookout for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team! As a part-time LPN, you'll work 56 hours per pay period with day shifts, and availability for weeknight and weekend call is a must. At Covenant Health, we pride ourselves on creating a patient-first culture where over 10,000 employees come together to offer top-notch healthcare services. Your role as an LPN will involve providing nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You'll initiate patient histories, implement care needs, and engage in patient and family teaching, ensuring that you're making a real difference in their healthcare journey. We value compliance with regulatory standards, and your efforts in executing the nursing plan and reporting patient responses are crucial. With patient safety and quality care at the forefront of our mission, your participation in quality assurance activities and documentation will be indispensable. In addition to performing essential nursing tasks such as IV venipuncture and adhering to safety standards, you'll help foster a collaborative environment by orienting new team members. If you're eager to grow your career in a supportive, family-oriented setting, we'd love for you to be a part of our exceptional team at Cumberland Medical Center!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for LPN Role at Covenant Health

What responsibilities does an LPN have at Cumberland Medical Center?

As an LPN at Cumberland Medical Center, your primary responsibilities will include initiating the admission database, implementing patient plans of care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation of patient interventions. You're also expected to observe and report changes in patient conditions and participate in quality assurance activities.