Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care

Lifepoint Health • Etowah, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Starr Regional Health and Rehab, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Long Term Care facility. The role involves contributing to patient assessment, performing care interventions, assisting with the plan of care, aiding patients with daily activities, monitoring and documenting patient status, and advocating for patient well-being. The facility is an 88-bed long-term and skilled nursing facility with over 50 years of experience serving the Athens and Etowah community.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tailored benefit options for part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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