LPN - Behavioral Health Care Specialist

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining documentation, and educating patients and families on health maintenance and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse with state licensure.
• LVN licensure acceptable where applicable.
• BCLS required; ACLS preferred in some settings.
• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and monitor vital signs.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care, interventions, and observations.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Time management

Education

LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

LVN

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS preferred

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining documentation, and educating patients and families on health maintenance and discharge planning.