Acute Care LPN — CDU Short Stay

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN is hiring an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, administer medications, and help implement care plans to support positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, patient and family education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. A TN LPN license and 0–1 year experience are required; additional certifications such as BCLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
• LPN license and active state licensure required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, monitor vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring safety.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Document patient care and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control protocols and comply with safety standards.
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection as scope permits.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff or nursing students.

Skills

Nursing principles

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

Time management

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN is hiring an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, administer medications, and help implement care plans to support positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, patient and family education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. A TN LPN license and 0–1 year experience are required; additional certifications such as BCLS are preferred.