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

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical-Surgical position provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice. Working under the direction of an RN or Med-Surg Charge Nurse, the LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis, assists with developing plans of care, and carries out care interventions such as specimen collection and wound care. The role may include administering medication and requires documentation of care provided.

The LPN assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. The nurse monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patient, and family, and advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being.

The position is full-time, working nights on a 3x12 schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. The Pulaski Med-Surg unit is described as a friendly, family-oriented, supportive team environment with approachable leadership and opportunities to learn and grow.

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 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) certification within 6 months 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.
• I.V. competency, preferred, with intent to obtain it within 1 year of hire.
• Handle With Care (HWC) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; medication administration may be included.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist the RN with developing the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor and document patient status and reactions to interventions.
• Communicate patient status and reactions to interventions with the RN, physician, patient, 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.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed