LPN Med-Surg: Compassionate Patient Care Pro

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Community Health Systems, Inc. provides essential nursing care under RN supervision and collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, documenting observations, educating patients and families, and supporting emergency responses while promoting infection control and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Monitors vital signs and responds to patient needs.
• Administers medications and injections as prescribed.
• Assists in developing and evaluating patient care plans.
• Documents patient care and observations accurately.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control and safety standards.
• Assists with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff and students.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assess patients and report changes.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed.
• Develop and evaluate care plans.
• Document care and observations.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care documentation

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN Licensure

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Community Health Systems, Inc. provides essential nursing care under RN supervision and collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, documenting observations, educating patients and families, and supporting emergency responses while promoting infection control and adherence to policy.