OverviewnnLicensed Practical Nurse, Emergency RoomnnFull Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night ShiftnnLeConte Medical Center Overview:nnLeConte 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 you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:nnunmatched medical insurance,nntuition reimbursement;nnstudent loan repayment assistance,nncertification bonuses;nnleadership and professional development programs;nnan employer-matched 401(k); andnna generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program .nnRN, Registered Nurse, NursennEmergency RoomnnThe Emergency Department at LeConte Medical Center is one of the busiest ERs across all the Covenant Health facilities. We see approximately 44,500 patients annually who vary from locals to tourists from around the world. Our ED department is equipped with 30 ER beds as well as an 8-bed observation center and 2 triage rooms. The ER staff is made up of RNs, ER Techs, and HUCs that work together to provide excellent patient care.nnPosition Summary:nnThe LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.nnRecruiter: Alexa Robbins || || 865-374-8110nnResponsibilitiesnnInitiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs.nnPractices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.nnPerforms and prioritizes nursing care tasks.nnAccurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN.nnObserves and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner.nnRecognizes, responds, and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader.nnParticipates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested.nnDemonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.nnAssists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.nnAdministers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol.nnPerforms specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol.nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnQualificationsnnMinimum Education :nnNo ne 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.nnMinimum Experience:nnNo prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed.nnLicense Requirement:nnCurrently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN).nnApply/SharennJob Title LPNnnID 4013348nnFacility LeConte Medical CenternnDepartment Name EMERGENCY ROOM