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

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Med Surg LPN for full-time night shifts (7p-7a) with a 3x12 schedule and rotating weekends. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and adherence to nursing standards in a Med Surg unit.

Required TN LPN license and Nursing program graduate; BLS and PEARS within specified timelines; IV competency preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• TN LPN license or compact state license.
• Graduate of Practical Nursing program.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PEARS within 6 months of hire.
• IV competency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a RN or Med-Surg Charge Nurse.
• Assist in data collection for RN assessment.
• Perform plan of care interventions and wound care; may administer medications.
• Assist in development of plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and communicate patient status to RN, physician, and families.
• Advocate for patient physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (TN)

Practical Nursing program graduate

BLS certification

PEARS certification

IV competency (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Type: Full-Time | Night

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

Your experience matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski 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 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

Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski Med Sug Unit is a friendly, family-oriented environment where teamwork and support are part of everyday practice. Staff work closely together, helping one another succeed, and are backed by leadership who is approachable, encouraging and who invest in the team. It's a welcoming place to grow, learn and feel valued.

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 graduate from a Practical Nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire, Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) within 6 months of hire, I.V. Competency preferred with intent to obtain within 1 year of hire, Handle With Care (HWC) preferred.
• 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.
• Licenses: LPN License for the State of Tennessee
• Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski

Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community.

The Hospital

STRHS - Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

The Community

Conveniently located just 60 miles south of Nashville and 50 miles north of Huntsville, Pulaski and Giles County have become the location of choice for many major business and industrial interests, including six Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies. The area is also home to University of Tennessee Southern and the Here's the Beef Festival. Nearby Lynnville has a large historic district, including an old-fashioned soda shoppe, general store, gift shop, and craft and antique shops. And Milky Way Farm - built by the founder of the Mars Candy Company - is a Tudor Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seven community parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Sharewood Park features a community playground and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts, family movie nights, theater productions and more. Sam Davis Park boasts one of the best non-college football and baseball facilities in the state. And a wealth of water sports, hiking, camping, lodging and more can be found at nearby David Crockett Park and Joe Wheeler State Park and Resort.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is 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.