Night Shift LPN: Med/Surg Care Expert

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver direct patient care under an RN, across units including emergency, OR, obstetrics, oncology, telemetry, dialysis, cath lab, and more.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation while complying with Nurse Practice Act and state regulations. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
• Active LPN or LVN state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work under RN supervision and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision; monitor vital signs.
• Assess patients and report changes to the team.
• Administer medications and injections per orders.
• Document care and interventions in medical records.
• Educate patients and families on health and post-discharge care.
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Support code team during emergencies and emergencies response within scope.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Support orientation and training of staff and nursing students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Tools

BCLS

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver direct patient care under an RN, across units including emergency, OR, obstetrics, oncology, telemetry, dialysis, cath lab, and more.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation while complying with Nurse Practice Act and state regulations. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork with the healthcare team.