LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Tennessee. You will provide quality nursing care, monitor patients, and collaborate with CNAs under Life Care standards to ensure the highest practicable well-being.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, an active LPN license in good standing, CPR certification, and a preference for at least 1 year of skilled nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed/registered as an LPN/LVN in good standing.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation, must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Deliver quality nursing care following Life Care standards and applicable laws.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN program

Job description

Sign-on Bonus!

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

An Equal Opportunity Employer