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

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a full-time Medical-Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The role contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis, carries out plan-of-care interventions, documents care, and supports patients' physical and emotional well-being. The Med/Surg unit is described as a fast-paced, dynamic, family-oriented environment in which team members support one another while providing compassionate, high-quality care to the community.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee or compact-state LPN license; the posting also specifies an LPN license for the State of Tennessee.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, within applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by an RN, under the direction of an RN or Med-Surg Charge Nurse.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; medication administration may be included.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist the RN with development of the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patients' status and reactions to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, and families.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed