Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Nursing home in Jefferson City, TN
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
This is skilled nursing work with long-term residents, and the posted pay package includes shift differentials plus relocation assistance for qualified nurses.
Employer research, Sep 27, 2026
Relocation assistance is offered to qualified nurses, which matters if you are moving into the area for the job.
If you are moving hereSources
Shift differentials are part of the pay structure, so evenings, nights, and weekends add to the base rate.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-27Source: lcca.comNurses here describe real satisfaction in long-term resident relationships — learning life stories over months, not shifts.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2018-01-10Source: indeed.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Shift differentials offered
As of 2026-09-27
Sources
- Relocation
Relocation assistance available for qualified nurses
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload pressures
- Staff report severe understaffing leading to heavy resident assignments of 15 to 20 total-care patients per person and exhausting 60 to 80-hour workweeks.
Sources
As of 2024-06-28Source: indeed.com- Management support and culture
- Multiple reviews criticize management for failing to assist floor staff, creating an unsupportive environment, and frequent administrative turnover.
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As of 2023-06-28Source: indeed.com- Resident relationships
- Employees find deep satisfaction in building personal bonds with geriatric residents and listening to their life stories.
Sources
As of 2018-01-10Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviews describe severe understaffing, with assignments of 15 to 20 total-care residents and workweeks stretching to 60 to 80 hours, alongside criticism that management does not step in to help floor staff.
Sources
As of 2024-06-28 · 2023-06-28Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Jefferson City, TN
Jefferson City sits in East Tennessee near Douglas Lake, offering nurses a small-town feel with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains. Home to Carson-Newman University, this community blends rural charm with proximity to Knoxville's amenities, making it appealing for those seeking a quieter pace between shifts.
Browse roles in Jefferson City- State price level · Tennessee
- 8% below the national average
- State index 91.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $851/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,638/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $5,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Life Care Center of Jefferson City, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Life Care Center of Jefferson City
- RN
- Per diem
Sources
- facebook.com/LifeCareCenterofJeffersonCity/posts/%EF%B8%8F-join-us-for-a-sweet-hiring-event-for-nurses-on-thursday-june-4-from-10-am-5-pm/1594893782643066
The short version, Nursing here
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-Jefferson-City/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2018-01-10
- lcca.com/locations/tn/jefferson-city/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-27
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