Day Shift LPN - Hands-On Patient Care & Med Admin

West Tennessee Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care, medication administration, and documentation for a designated patient group under medical and clinic management. This 8‑hour day shift requires teamwork and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, administering treatments, initiating peripheral IVs, charting in the medical record, maintaining infection control, and supporting the care plan under

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee.
• BLS certification within orientation period and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Initiate peripheral IV access and manage IV fluids as policy.
• Document care in patient’s medical record and relay instructions.
• Maintain infection control and sterilize equipment between patients.
• Support development and evaluation of the patient care plan.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with procedures as directed.

Skills

Pharmacology

Documentation

Nursing skills

Computer literacy

Education

LPN program

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care, medication administration, and documentation for a designated patient group under medical and clinic management. This 8‑hour day shift requires teamwork and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, administering treatments, initiating peripheral IVs, charting in the medical record, maintaining infection control, and supporting the care plan under