Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Detox

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Detox LPN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Working in our Detox Department is meaningful work where you are there for people when they feel lost, reminding them they still matter, and helping them believe a better future is possible. The relationships built here, with both patients and coworkers, create a department that feels more like a purpose than a workplace. Our team shows up for one another, celebrates the victories together, and supports each other through the difficult days. We also offer self-scheduled preference requests and flexibility to swap shifts with coworkers to help balance personal needs while working in a department where your impact can help change lives.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license
• Graduate from a practical nursing program
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within 6 months of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must have a current Tennessee LPN license.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• I.V. Competency preferred with intent to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Handle With Care (HWC) preferred
• One-year previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree