Acute Care LPN - Compassionate Long-Term Nursing

LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. You will assess patients, administer medications, implement care plans, and help ensure safe, high-quality care in accordance with state regulations.

Join a multidisciplinary team committed to positive patient outcomes. The role emphasizes routine documentation, patient education, infection control, and readiness to

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintaining equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

LPN knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. You will assess patients, administer medications, implement care plans, and help ensure safe, high-quality care in accordance with state regulations.

Join a multidisciplinary team committed to positive patient outcomes. The role emphasizes routine documentation, patient education, infection control, and readiness to