Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, $15K Sign-on Bonus Position Available In Roane, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse position on the Medical-Surgical Unit at Roane Medical Center offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for both new grads and experienced LPNs. This full-time role requires 72 hours per pay period on the night shift. Responsibilities include providing nursing care under RN supervision, implementing patient care needs, and following medical orders accurately. Candidates must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an LPN. Contact recruiter Brittany Smithson at bpartell@CovHlth.com for more information.
Job Description
Job Title
LPN ID 4079918
Facility Roane Medical Center Department Name
MEDIC SURGICAL UNIT
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads or Experienced LPNs
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
Roane Medical Center Overview:
Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane 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 Requirement:
Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
