Med-Surg LPN | Impactful Day Shift Role

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surge. This full-time, days position (7am–7pm) rotates weekends.

Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth; you’ll work under an RN, provide direct patient care, and contribute to care plans. LPN license in Tennessee required; BCLS within 30 days; experience with acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an LPN program.
• Licensing: Active Tennessee LPN license.
• Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, collects data for RN assessment.
• Performs care plan interventions including wound care and may administer medications; documents care.
• Assists RN with plan of care development.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status to RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Advocates for the patient's physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surge. This full-time, days position (7am–7pm) rotates weekends.

Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth; you’ll work under an RN, provide direct patient care, and contribute to care plans. LPN license in Tennessee required; BCLS within 30 days; experience with acute care preferred.