Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO & leaves

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN, seeks a Med Surg LPN to join our night shift team. The role is full-time on a 3x12 schedule with rotating weekends, requiring compassionate patient care and adherence to care plans.

Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform assessments, collect data, assist with activities of daily living, administer medications, and support care coordination in a fast-paced Med/Surg unit.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license.
• Completion of a Practical Nursing Program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assists in data collection for RN assessment.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care and assists with plan of care development.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, nutrition, ambulation).
• Monitors and communicates patient status to RN, physician, and families.
• Advocates for patient physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Minimal supervision

Education

LPN license

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Schedule: 3x12; 7p-7a; Rotating Weekends

Your Experience Matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg 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 an

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights

Schedule: 3x12; 7p-7a; Rotating Weekends

Your Experience Matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg 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 an Med Surg 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

Our Med/Surg unit offers a strong family-oriented environment where team members support one another in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. While the work is busy, our staff are united by a shared commitment to providing excellent care to our community each day. As a key driver of hospital admissions, our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Med Surg LPN who excels in this role:

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, 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

Applicants should have a current Tennessee or compact state LPN license and completion of a Practical Nursing Program. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 7 days of hire.
• 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.
• Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.