Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surge

Lifepoint Health Careers; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surge. This full-time, days position (7am–7pm) rotates weekends.

Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth; you’ll work under an RN, provide direct patient care, and contribute to care plans. LPN license in Tennessee required; BCLS within 30 days; experience with acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an LPN program.
• Licensing: Active Tennessee LPN license.
• Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, collects data for RN assessment.
• Performs care plan interventions including wound care and may administer medications; documents care.
• Assists RN with plan of care development.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status to RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Advocates for the patient's physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Med Surge

Job Type: Full-Time| Days (7am - 7pm) 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

We have a great culture here. Most employees that work here at STARR have been here for many years. Set schedules and rotations is something our team enjoys. The Med Surge at Starr Regional Medical Center is a fast-paced, rewarding environment where RNs and LPNs are empowered to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. Join a team that values collaboration, supports professional development, and recognizes the vital role nurses play in delivering exceptional patient care. If you're looking for a place where your skills, compassion, and dedication truly matter, we invite you to become part of our Med Surge family.

How you'll contribute

A Med Surge 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 TennesseeLPN 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 Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Reginal Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehabare 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.