Compassionate LPN for Geriatric Care & Team Care

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

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, assist with medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to support care plans and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Monitors vital signs and assists with activities of daily living.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations.
• 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.
• 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 maintains 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

Nursing knowledge

Med administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Time management

Education

LPN license

LVN license

BCLS

ACLS preferred

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, assist with medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to support care plans and discharge readiness.