Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic

Ascension; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension in Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our care team in multiple on-site locations, including McMinnville. The role is PRN with daytime hours, focused on holistic assessments, precise treatments, and patient education to support recovery and safe discharge.

Minimum requirements include an accredited nursing diploma, BLS, and Tennessee LPN licensure (or multi-state Compact State recognition).

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate holistic patient assessments to identify immediate needs and ensure a personalized, effective care plan is established from the start.
• Deliver precise clinical treatments and medications, vigilantly monitoring for adverse reactions to guarantee patient safety and comfort throughout their stay.
• Perform essential diagnostic lab tests and therapeutic services that provide the clinical team with the critical data needed for timely medical decisions.
• Empower patients and families through education, translating complex treatment plans into clear self-care instructions to ensure a successful recovery after discharge.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Cookeville, Crossville, McMinnville, and Sparta
• Specialty: Float
• Schedule: PRN | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Facilitate holistic patient assessments to identify immediate needs and ensure a personalized, effective care plan is established from the start.
• Deliver precise clinical treatments and medications, vigilantly monitoring for adverse reactions to guarantee patient safety and comfort throughout their stay.
• Perform essential diagnostic lab tests and therapeutic services that provide the clinical team with the critical data needed for timely medical decisions.
• Empower patients and families through education, translating complex treatment plans into clear self-care instructions to ensure a successful recovery after discharge.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences

• Must be willing to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Must work min 8 shifts/month as needed.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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