$6,000 Sign-on bonus! Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Smith County Health and Rehabilitation; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 Sign-on Bonus (full-time)

Tuition reimbursement

Bucketlist rewards program

Quarterly raises

DailyPay Available

Career Growth Opportunities

Shift Diffs

Uniforms offered

$500 Referral Program

Job summary

Smith County Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide bedside care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and collaborate with RNs and physicians in a 128-bed long-term care setting.

We offer a $6,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, tuition reimbursement, daily pay options, and growth opportunities in a supportive, family-like environment in the Cumberland River Valley.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state.
• At least one year of LPN experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care to patients, including personal hygiene maintenance.
• Record the patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).
• Give oral medications and injections to patients.
• Test a patient’s blood sugar levels.
• Urinary catheter insertion and care.
• Wound care and dressing change.
• Maintain proper charting and documentation of patients’ medical records.
• Relay information between patients, registered nurses, and physicians.

Skills

LPN license

Long-term care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

Current LPN license in Tennessee

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

Shift Type: LPN Full-Time and Part-Time, Day and Night Shifts available!

Benefits:

• $6,000 Sign-on Bonus, full-time only
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bucketlist rewards program
• Quarterly raises
• DailyPay Available
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Shift Diffs
• Uniforms offered
• $500 Referral Program

Located in the scenic Cumberland River Valley, Smith County Health and Rehab is a 128-bed facility full of small-town charm. We love what we do, and it shows in the care we give! Our team works together in a fun, supportive environment where we celebrate each other with dress-up days, themed events, and food celebrations.

We believe in investing in you! With ongoing training, development opportunities, and a competitive pay package, we help our team members thrive. We also offer health benefits, paid time off, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We're passionate about creating a place where both residents and staff thrive together!

Here’s what our team says about working here:

“I've been an employee with Smith County for over two years now and have gained lots of experience and enjoy my time here.”

“Smith County Health and Rehab is a great place to work! I brought my dad here 3 different times for rehab. We take good care of the residents and make it a fun environment for them to live in.”

“Great place to work. The residents have become family to me. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work here and provide care for them.”

“Feeling blessed to work with such talented and caring staff! Its awesome to see so many smiles from residents and staff each day”

“I am an employee here and have to say they are a great place to work. they worked around my school schedule and really supported me while i went to school!”

Join us at Smith County Health and Rehab, where you’re not just an employee, you're part of a family.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description:

• Provide bedside care to patients, including personal hygiene maintenance
• Record the patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate)
• Collect patients’ health information
• Relay information between patients, registered nurses, and physicians
• Give oral medications and injections to patients
• Test a patient’s blood sugar levels
• Urinary catheter insertion and care
• Wound care and dressing change
• Assist patients with personal hygiene
• Monitor for changes in patients
• Proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patients’ medical records
• Asks questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse.
• Acts as a role model for ancillary personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient’s clinical records.
• Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements:

• Current LPN license in the state.
• At least one year of LPN experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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