Licensed Practical Nurse - Postpartum - PRN - Nights

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

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their team. This role involves supporting and implementing nursing care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality patient care across various specialties. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards. With a commitment to compassionate care and professional development, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Retirement Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount Programs

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with experience in patient care delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor nursing care in a timely manner.
• Revise patient care plans and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Patient Care Delivery

Communication Skills

Basic Nursing Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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

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 Williamson Health service providers 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 throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services, Williamson Health Foundation, and joint ventures with Vanderbilt Health including walk-in clinics. Learn more at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health values your talents and is committed to expanding your skillset. We are dedicated to providing world-class, compassionate care and fostering an inclusive environment that respects diversity and cultural differences. Our core values include respect for individuals, health and well-being, human compassion, and integrity, which guide our delivery of culturally competent care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Retirement Matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary

To 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:

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

Physical Environment:

A Post Partum unit serving patients from less than one year to ninety-nine years of age.

Physical Effort:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Prolonged standing and working up to twelve hours a day.
• Pushing/pulling objects up to 175 lbs.
• Lifting and turning patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Performance Standards

1. Revise the patient's care plan individually, identifying problems/needs, diagnoses, standards of care/practice, interventions, and outcomes.
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 and administer solutions safely per hospital policies.
5. Monitor and report patient condition, evaluate responses, and modify care plans promptly.
6. Document accurately and timely.
7. Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment.
8. Maintain position-specific qualifications.
9. Facilitate staff development.
10. Ensure effective communication.
11. Maintain professionalism in work area and personal appearance, reflecting safety and cleanliness standards.