LPN Med-Surg: Engaged Patient Care & Team Support

North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision across diverse care settings. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and support care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to Nurse Practice Acts, regulatory requirements, and team collaboration to deliver coordinated care and educate patients and families. Strong communication and prioritization are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

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 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 regulatory requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision across diverse care settings. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and support care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to Nurse Practice Acts, regulatory requirements, and team collaboration to deliver coordinated care and educate patients and families. Strong communication and prioritization are essential.