Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
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
Intermediate Care Unit (Step-down)- 8 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:Erin Wood || apply@covhlth.com
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).
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Job Title LPN
ID 4366324
Facility Cumberland Medical Center
Department Name CARDIOLOGY UNIT
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