Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Shift and weekend differentials

100% employer-funded retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay

Flexible spending accounts

Deferred compensation

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Humboldt, Tennessee is seeking an experienced LPN Charge Nurse for 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will possess superior patient assessment skills, a valid LPN license, and prior experience in long-term care. This role includes supervising staff and ensuring quality patient care. Competitive benefits are offered, including a retirement plan and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have current active LPN license with long-term care experience (1-3 years preferred).
• New grads may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and respond to condition changes.
• Document observations and outcomes.
• Supervise nurses’ aides.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Foster an atmosphere of optimism and warmth in patient care.
• Supervise the day-to-day responsibilities of the nurses’ aides.

Skills

Excellent patient assessment skills

Ability to recognize changes in patient condition

Documentation of observations and interventions

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma

Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

Overview

LPN Charge Nurse 7AM to 7PM or 7PM to 7AM. The Tennessee State Veterans Home is interviewing to fill immediate openings for LPN Charge Nurses with experience in a long-term care setting on our 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM shifts. This position requires excellent patient assessment skills and the ability to recognize and respond to changes in a resident’s condition, document observations, interventions and outcomes. Monitor and/or record follow-through for signatures on telephone orders from physicians. Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents, complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and facility. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to patients, employees and facility. Inspire an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs. This position supervises the day-to-day responsibilities of the nurses’ aides.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and respond to changes in condition; document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Monitor and record follow-through for physician telephone orders.
• Recognize, intervene and report accidents, incidents, complaints and grievances.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Foster an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and attention to patients’ needs.
• Supervise the day-to-day responsibilities of the nurses’ aides.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• Shift differential and weekend differential
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% employer funded; vest after 5 years
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, cancer and accident insurance, disability, and long-term care insurance
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation) and extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Bereavement leave
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
• Deferred compensation (401(k) and 457)

Qualifications

Must have a current active LPN license with prior long-term care experience. 1-3 years is preferred; new grads may be considered.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma and completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Certifications and Licenses

Current and active LPN license and current BLS certification.

Notice

This position requires a criminal background check. Employment and professional references may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Environment

• Inpatient

Other

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Work Remotely: No