LPN - Nursing Facility Care & Team Support

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role involves assessments, medication administration, and implementing care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in line with Nurse Practice Act and state regulations.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, documentation, education for patients and families, and participation in care

Qualifications

• Requires active LPN/LVN state licensure
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning may be needed

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Document patient care and observations accurately
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within scope
• Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication with healthcare teams

Infection control

Adaptability

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role involves assessments, medication administration, and implementing care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in line with Nurse Practice Act and state regulations.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, documentation, education for patients and families, and participation in care