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

Lifepoint Health®; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Pulaski, Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time night shift role. This position includes providing direct patient care within a supportive team environment, promoting employee well-being to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a current Tennessee LPN license and possesses critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, financial protection, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee LPN license; graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards.
• Work under supervision and delegation by a registered nurse.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Education

Current Tennessee LPN license

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program

Job description

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

Job Type: Full-Time | Night
Schedule: 3x12; 7p-7a; Rotating Weekends

About Our Team

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network that prioritizes employee well‑being to enable exceptional patient care. The Med Surg LPN role is within a friendly, family‑oriented unit where teamwork and support are integral to everyday practice.

How You’ll Contribute

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection and paid time off (life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, PTO).
• Career growth support (tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match).
• Well‑being programs (mental, physical, financial; free gym membership, virtual care, mental health services, discount programs).
• Professional development opportunities (ongoing learning, career advancement).

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee LPN license; graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire; Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) within 6 months; IV competency preferred, intent to obtain within 1 year; Handle With Care (HWC) preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently in a stressful environment.
• Preferred: One year of previous LPN experience.

EEOC Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The system is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment.