LPN, Long-Term Care: Compassionate Patient Support

Newport Medical Center; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes assessments, medication administration, and care plan implementation to ensure safe, high-quality care in accordance with state regulations.

You will conduct focused assessments, monitor vital signs, train in documentation, and educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

Infection control

Time management

Adaptability

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes assessments, medication administration, and care plan implementation to ensure safe, high-quality care in accordance with state regulations.

You will conduct focused assessments, monitor vital signs, train in documentation, and educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge