LPN Clinic Thomp

Licensed Practical Nurse Covenant Health Oncology Services

Part Time 32 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Healths and West Knoxvilles premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the areas leading cardiac services Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition fromU.S. News & World Reportas one of the Top 10 hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville located inEast Tennesseeis the third largest in the state well-known for itsproximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parkand is the home of the University of Tennessee.Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture seasonal festivals top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. Its a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.

• Assesses patients general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists provider with examinations diagnostic procedures and treatments. To include but not limited to phlebotomy injections (will include proficiency in calculations) suturing and other typical office procedures.
• Administers patient medications per provider order and policy including appropriate dosage route site and documentation.
• Orients instructs and trains assigned personnel as applicable.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.
• Documents all interventions patient/family responses medication dispensed/prescribed the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating providers advice and instructions.
• Triages patient phone calls and urgency of appointments.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports records statistics etc.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the practice its patients and employees.
• Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including but not limited to telephone computer fax stethoscope EKG machine ear washing equipment scales thermometers blood pressure cuff and basic lab equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Maintains equipment in clean operating condition.
• Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
• May schedule patient appointments per provider order and relay accurately to patients.
• Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the patient physician and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
• 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:

Must be sufficient to meet the standard for achievement of the below indicated licensure as required by the issuing authority.

Licensure Requirement:

Must be licensed as an LPN in the state of Tennessee. American Heart Association BLS required.