Long Term Care (LTC) LPN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

The Long Term Care LPN position in Knoxville, TN is a travel assignment with Amergis Healthcare Staffing. You will support the care team in long-term care and assisted living facilities, delivering patient care under supervision while applying clinical judgment and strong teamwork.

Qualifications include an active LPN license in the state, BLS, health clearance, and post-hire screening; Amergis emphasizes competitive pay, weekly paychecks, benefits, and a supportive environment for travel nurses.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS card.
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) with a score of 80% or greater.
• Amergis Background Screening process completed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care for patients in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking with supervision and coordination of patient care.
• Coordinate patient care with the care team and adhere to nursing standards.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certified

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Job description

Long Term Care (LTC) LPN Setting:Healthcare FacilitiesJob Type:TravelPay:$1324 / WeekHours:36.00Location:Knoxville, TN

The Long Term Care LPN assists the care team in the delivery
of care for patients in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility. The nurse
demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient
manner with supervision, as well as critical thinking and performance ability
in the coordination of patient care. Additionally, this individual performs
according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and
assisting others in the management of patient care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state in
  which the nurse practices
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS card
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical
  specialty area(s) in which the LPN practices with a score of 80% or greater
• Successful completion of Amergis Background Screening
  Process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.