Labor and Delivery LPN

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will monitor patient conditions, document observations, and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, hold Tennessee LPN licensure, and maintain current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with internal and external customers.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Some departments may require that you complete and graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with an ADN within 3 years or BSN within 4 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, report, follow through on symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, and notify RN as appropriate.
• Create and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care, as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions.
• Perform nursing tasks as appropriate and safe under indirect supervision of the RN.
• Reinforce individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care as directed by the RN.
• Adhere to standards of safety and infection control, in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and comply with all policies and procedures related to the performance of job duties.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the RN, Nurse Manager or Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and collaborate with nursing staff in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs will also observe, monitor, and report patient symptoms, reactions and progress to members of the health care team.

What you will do in this role:

• Your role demonstrates the facility’s Standards of Performance, ICARE values, and Patient Promise.
• You will monitor, record, report, follow through on symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, and notify RN as appropriate.
• You will create and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• You will collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care, as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions.
• You will perform nursing tasks as appropriate and safe under indirect supervision of the RN.
• Your role reinforces individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care as directed by the RN.
• Your role adheres to standards of safety and infection control, in the delivery of patient care.
• You will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and comply with all policies and procedures related to the performance of job duties.
• Your role performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the RN, Nurse Manager or Director.

What qualifications you will need:

• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with internal and external customers
• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing*
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Current BLS CertificationSome specific departments may require that you complete and graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with an ADN within 3 years or BSN within 4 years from date of hire.

Benefits

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Labor and Delivery LPN opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.