Med-Surg LPN: Hands-on Patient Care

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses within the healthcare team. The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, and implementing care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with state regulations.

The LPN will participate in developing and evaluating care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• LPN with formal nursing education and licensure.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and patient care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Conducts focused patient assessments and reports changes to the team.
• Administers medications and treatments per prescriptions and policy.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation of care and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

State licensure

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses within the healthcare team. The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, and implementing care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with state regulations.

The LPN will participate in developing and evaluating care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with