Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit. This full-time position is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. The Med Surg unit at Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski is described as a friendly, family-oriented environment that fosters teamwork and provides supportive leadership. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, contributing to patient assessments, performing interventions, administering medications, and assisting patients with daily living activities. The LPN will also monitor and document patient status, communicate with the healthcare team, and advocate for patients' well-being.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact)
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & 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.
• LPN License for the State of Tennessee
• 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.
• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, 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 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