Med-Surg LPN: Direct Patient Care & Care Planning

Newport Medical Center; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations and standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient care across specialties, including monitoring, documentation, education, and teamwork to support positive patient outcomes.

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

• Monitor vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Document patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed.
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

Newport Medical Center is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and in collaboration with the healthcare team. You will conduct assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations and standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient care across specialties, including monitoring, documentation, education, and teamwork to support positive patient outcomes.