Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
Lifepoint Health® · Lawrenceburg, TN · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$5.6/hrPart-time
About the role
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication.
- Documents patient care given.
- Aids RN in developing plan of care.
- Aids patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Maintains awareness of patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license.
- Completion of a Practical Nursing Program.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
Skills
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
3x12; 7a-7p; Rotating Weekends