Licensed Practical Nurse - Postpartum - PRN - Nights

Williamson Health; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Tennessee is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their team. This role involves supporting and monitoring nursing care, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and culturally competent care. The ideal candidate will be a licensed nurse with a strong foundation in patient care delivery, capable of functioning independently and effectively under pressure. Join a forward-thinking organization that values talent, innovation, and diversity, and be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services across a wide range of specialties.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Retirement Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount Programs

FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with a degree from an approved nursing school.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor nursing care accurately and timely.
• Revise patient care plans based on individual needs.

Skills

Patient Care Delivery

Effective Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Basic Nursing Knowledge

Education

Licensed by the State of Tennessee

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

BLS certification

Tools

Order Entry Computer System

Telemetry

Omnicell Medication System

AT&T Language Line

Job description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, providing extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other services include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, physician practices, countywide Emergency Medical Services, Williamson Health Foundation, and joint venture clinics. Learn more at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health values talent, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent care. We offer comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement Matching, Tuition reimbursement, Discount programs, FSA, Identity Theft Protection, and Legal Aid. We are an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary

Support, implement, and monitor nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements

Formal Education / Training:

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience: Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training: Ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to various settings. Equipment includes Order Entry Computer System, Telemetry, AT&T Language Line, Omnicell Medication System.

Physical Environment: Postpartum unit with patient ages from less than one year to ninety-nine years.

Physical Effort:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Prolonged standing and working up to twelve hours a day.
• Push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Performance Standards

1. Revise patient care plans based on individual needs, diagnoses, and standards of care.
2. Assist with patient teaching, discharge planning, and post-discharge needs.
3. Function independently with treatments, procedures, and equipment, adhering to policies and competency assessments.
4. Handle solutions safely according to policies.
5. Monitor and report patient conditions, evaluate responses, and modify care plans accordingly.
6. Accurately and promptly document care.
7. Maintain a healing environment for patients and families.
8. Maintain position-specific qualifications.
9. Support staff development.
10. Ensure effective communication within the team.
11. Maintain professionalism in appearance and cleanliness, reflecting safety and quality standards.