LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Overview

LPN role at Covenant Health

Licensed Practical Nurse, Senior Behavioral Health

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night shift

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville, located in East Tennessee, is known for proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is home of the University of Tennessee.

Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. It offers a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch dining, and outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Our 16-bed Senior Behavioral Unit serves older adults ages 55 and older. We focus on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of each patient. Our team provides services for a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses including Dementia, Depression, Suicide, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorders. We provide stabilization in an acute care setting involving EKGs, daily labs, intravenous fluids or antibiotics. Our unit constructs individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, families, Recreational, Physical and Occupational Therapists, and Social/Case workers.

Our goal is to ensure that the patient lives life to the fullest as they age. Patients participate in group therapy daily with motivating activities. We create a safe environment for both patients and staff. Educational opportunities are encouraged to develop best practice skills, including certifications, seminars, and de-escalation classes. Positive and energetic traits are a must for this fast-paced, team-centered unit.

Team members include RNs, LPNs, CNAs/PCA, and Health Unit Coordinators who work together to provide exceptional care. Scheduling is a six-week period; staff work 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts, and every other weekend. We offer a supportive environment and an orientation tailored to individual needs.

If you are passionate about Senior Behavioral Health and putting patients first, apply today!

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

Kathleen Rice ||

• 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.

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).

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care