Licensed Practical Nurse Rural Health Clinic

Ascension Health; Centerville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman in Centerville, TN seeks a PRN LPN/LVN to provide acute care nursing under supervision, delivering holistic assessments, administering treatments, and coordinating with the care team during day shifts.

This role requires a TN license, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing diploma, with a supportive Catholic health system offering 403(b) retirement and EAP resources.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in Tennessee or Compact State recognized before hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate holistic patient assessments and establish personalized care plans.
• Deliver clinical treatments and medications with safety monitoring.
• Perform diagnostic lab tests and therapeutic services for timely decisions.
• Educate patients and families for post-discharge self-care and recovery.

Skills

BLS within 1 month

LPN/LVN license Tennessee or Compact

Patient assessment & care planning

Education

Nursing Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Centerville, TN

• Facility : Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman

• Specialty : Rural Health

• Schedule : PRN | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Facilitate holistic patient assessments to identify immediate needs and ensure a personalized, effective care plan is established from the start.

• Deliver precise clinical treatments and medications, vigilantly monitoring for adverse reactions to guarantee patient safety and comfort throughout their stay.

• Perform essential diagnostic lab tests and therapeutic services that provide the clinical team with the critical data needed for timely medical decisions.

• Empower patients and families through education, translating complex treatment plans into clear self-care instructions to ensure a successful recovery after discharge.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Basic requirement

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary:

22.75

Max Salary

29.45