Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care

Starr Regional Medical Center; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Employee well-being

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Long Term Care unit. This full-time night shift (7pm–7am) with rotating weekends requires compassionate, patient-focused care.

Join Lifepoint Health network and provide skilled nursing, assist with ADLs, wound care and specimens under RN supervision. Tennessee LPN license and BCLS within 30 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program.
• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment under stress.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• TN LPN license required (single-state or compact).
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, collects data for patient assessment.
• Performs care plans: wound care, specimen collection; may administer meds.
• Assists RN with plan of care development.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitors and communicates patient status with RN, physician, family.
• Advocates for patient physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress tolerance

LPN license

Education

LPN program

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center

Job Type: Full-Time| Nights (7pm - 7am) rotating weekends.

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a License Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Starr Regional Medical Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care

Job Type: Full-Time| Nights (7pm - 7am) rotating weekends.

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a License Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Looking for a nursing career that combines clinical excellence with meaningful patient relationships? The Long Term Care Unit at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah provides RNs and LPNs with the opportunity to care for residents in a supportive, team-focused environment. Here, you'll be empowered to make a difference in the lives of patients through compassionate care, advocacy, and partnership. Make a lasting impact where patients become family. Provide personalized care while developing strong connections with residents and their loved ones. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you grow both personally and professionally.

How You'll Contribute

A Long Term Care LPN who excels in this role:

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an LPN program
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer
• Licenses: Active Tennessee LPN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

More About Starr Regional Health And Rehab

Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an 88 bed long term and skilled nursing facility has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

“Starr Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.