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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Center of East Ridge

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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LPN

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 2, 2026

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****** $3,000.00 sign on Bonus for Full Time******: Day Shift 7a-7p: COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!!: Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U. S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team. As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: * Graduated from an accredited LPN program * Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment. * One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred * CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements: * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Life Care Center of East Ridge
Rehab Center

You would be walking into a post-acute rehab and skilled nursing center at 1502 McDonald Road in East Ridge, just outside Chattanooga. Life Care Center of East Ridge is part of Life Care Centers of America. RN work here spans…

4.6 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • $3000 sign-on bonus posted for full-time Admissions Nurse (RN) and Staff Development Coordinator (RN)
  • $1000 sign-on bonus posted for full-time RN Infection Preventionist
  • Shift differentials and on-call pay noted on postings

What reviewers flag

  • Staff RN reported very busy work with lots of overtime and mandatory breaks often missed
  • Management scored 3.0 on a small Indeed sample versus 4.3 for pay/benefits
  • Some local reviews describe drama, weak management presence, and workplace conflict
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Living in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River, framed by the Appalachian foothills. The revitalized Southside district and Walnut Street Bridge give the city a walkable, outdoorsy feel. Nurses relocating here find mid-size affordability, a growing medical corridor, and easy weekend access to trails, rivers, and mountain overlooks.

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Metro price level · Chattanooga area
8% below the national average
BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,256/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,523/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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