LPN MedSurg Nights

Community Health Systems•Jefferson City, TN

15h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. The role includes direct patient care, focused assessments, medication and treatment administration, care-plan support, accurate documentation, patient and family education, infection-control practices, basic procedures, interdisciplinary coordination, preparation of equipment and supplies, and emergency response within the LPN’s scope and competency. Depending on the service, responsibilities may include supporting emergency, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, telemetry, dialysis, or catheterization lab care. The position requires an active LPN or LVN state license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred, with additional certifications required or due within specified timeframes in certain states. The posting specifies 0–1 years of LPN experience in a healthcare setting as required.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) state licensure or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection-control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
State-specific certifications: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP, plus STABLE within 6 months; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale certification, plus STABLE within 6 months; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, except where state-specific requirements make it mandatory.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Document patient care, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families about health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection-control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code-team interventions within competency.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.
In Emergency Services, support triage; collect patient history and vital signs; prepare patients for procedures; assist RNs and providers; administer medications within scope; provide basic wound care; and assist with stabilization under supervision.
In OR Services, prepare patients for surgery, assist with surgical preparation, monitor patients pre- and post-operatively under RN supervision, assist with vital signs and catheter insertion, support surgical checklists, and provide post-operative care and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
In Cardiac Surgery, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, report abnormal findings, assist with post-operative wound care and activity, administer medications within scope, document patient status, and support recovery milestones.
In Endoscopy, prepare patients by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vital signs, assist with positioning and emotional support, monitor recovery, provide post-procedure education under RN guidance, and clean and restock rooms and equipment.
In Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery, monitor maternal vital signs, assist with postpartum and newborn care, administer medications within scope, support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction, and assist with documentation and family education.
In Oncology, provide supportive care and medication administration, monitor and report side effects, offer emotional support, reinforce RN-provided education, and assist with central-line dressing changes if trained and symptom tracking.
In Orthopedics, assist with mobility and transfers, use assistive devices, apply braces, splints, or slings as directed, provide prescribed pain medication, monitor neurovascular status, and support patient education and discharge instructions.
In Telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, support patients with cardiac diagnoses, and report changes in rhythm or condition.
In Dialysis, obtain vital signs, prepare patients for treatment, monitor patients during dialysis and report concerns, reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
In Cath Lab, prepare patients for procedures, including vital signs and consent-form verification; start IVs if trained and permitted; administer oral pre-medications; monitor patients after procedures; check dressing sites; assist with discharge; and provide education under RN guidance.