Licensed Practical Nurse

Nashville, Tennessee

As an LPN at Lakeshore Meadows, you’ll connect with patients and families, ensuring they receive personalized and compassionate care in a family-oriented atmosphere.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 30 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · Day and Night shift open, 6-6
Unit and setting: Senior Care About NHC: National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality.Seniors
License: LPN license Active Tennessee LPN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!)Tennessee LPN license (GNs and GPNs welcomed)
Term: PermanentFull-Time, Part-Time, and PRN

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed Active Tennessee LPN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!)
License: Tennessee LPN license (GNs and GPNs welcomed) Check your license
Also asks: Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Preferred

Certification: Training - LPN Preferred Training - LPN

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What it pays

Pay differential: Ask about shift diff and ask about our no paid leave status for the opportunity to earn more $$. Ask about shift diff and ask about our no paid leave status for the opportunity to earn more $$.
Sign-on bonus: $2,500
Tuition assistance: Offered
Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time. $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Part-TimeFull-Time
Bonus: $2,500 sign-on bonusPart-Time
Extra pay: Shift differential available
Bonus: Bonuses for overtime Bonuses for Overtime: Get rewarded for going the extra mile.
Pay reviews: Pay based on years of experience
Pay reviews: Higher pay opportunity under no paid leave status

Benefits

BenefitsOnShift Wallet instant wage access up to 50% with daily and weekly pay options
BenefitsFlexible schedulesFlexible Schedules: Customize your shifts to fit your life.
BenefitsBlock schedulingBlock Scheduling Available: Enjoy predictability and stability.
BenefitsPaid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal daysGenerous Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal days included.
BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceComprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with our support.

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BenefitsAdvancement opportunitiesAdvancement Opportunities: Your career growth is our priority.
Benefits401(k) with employer contributions401(k) with Generous Contributions: Plan for your future.
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Medical Insurance
Daily Pay

The role and schedule

Day to day: Maintain clinical competency through nursing knowledge, skills, leadership, and communication Maintain clinical competency through integrated nursing knowledge, skills, leadership, and communication.
Day to day: Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, and care implementation Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, and implementing care.
Day to day: Organize and prioritize workflow to meet patient care needs Organize and prioritize workflow to meet patient care needs effectively.
Day to day: Adhere to nursing standards of practice and regulations Adhere to current nursing standards of practice and regulations.
Day to day: Foster continuous quality improvement with problem-solving skills Foster continuous quality improvement with problem-solving skills.
Day to day: Demonstrate compassion, positivity, and teamwork Demonstrate compassion, positivity, and teamwork in all aspects of care.

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient: Patient ratios focused on quality care Patient Ratios You Can Feel Good About: Focus on quality care.

The workplace

National HealthCare Corporation

Address: 8044 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN, 37221

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About The Meadows Senior Community

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time. $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Part-Time

Elevate Your Nursing Career with Lakeshore Meadows!

Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare? At Lakeshore Meadows, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive. Join a team that values your expertise, rewards your dedication, and empowers you to provide exceptional patient care.

Get Paid Your Way! Experience the freedom of financial flexibility with OnShift Wallet – access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly, anytime, anywhere. Weekly and daily pay options are just the beginning of what makes working with us extraordinary.

Your Role: Do you have the heart to serve others and the skills to lead in nursing? As an LPN at Lakeshore Meadows, you’ll connect with patients and families, ensuring they receive personalized and compassionate care in a family-oriented atmosphere. You’ll also enjoy opportunities to use your comprehensive nursing tools and advance your career.

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts. Day and Night Shift open. 6-6

Pay: Up to $35.00/hour (Based on years of experience). Ask about shift diff and ask about our no paid leave status for the opportunity to earn more $$.

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN

Why Join Us? Our competitive benefits package includes:

Flexible Schedules: Customize your shifts to fit your life. Block Scheduling Available: Enjoy predictability and stability. Bonuses for Overtime: Get rewarded for going the extra mile. Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal days included. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with our support. Advancement Opportunities: Your career growth is our priority. Patient Ratios You Can Feel Good About: Focus on quality care. 401(k) with Generous Contributions: Plan for your future.

Qualifications

Active Tennessee LPN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!) Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

LPN Position Highlights

Maintain clinical competency through integrated nursing knowledge, skills, leadership, and communication. Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, and implementing care. Organize and prioritize workflow to meet patient care needs effectively. Adhere to current nursing standards of practice and regulations. Foster continuous quality improvement with problem-solving skills. Demonstrate compassion, positivity, and teamwork in all aspects of care.

Location: Lakeshore Meadows, 8044 Coley Davis Road. Nashville TN, 37221

Why Lakeshore Meadows?

A supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions matter. Opportunities to grow personally and professionally. A mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient care and community well-being.

About NHC: National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality. At Heartland, we embrace a culture of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our patients and communities.

Ready to join a team that puts you first? Apply today and take the next step in your nursing journey. Learn more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/the-meadows/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/the-meadows/)

Your career in compassionate nursing starts here at Lakeshore Meadows. EOE

Licenses & Certifications
Required
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
Preferred
Training - LPN

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What's around it?

The Meadows Senior Community · Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Life in Nashville, TN

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals who want walkability without living on Broadway cluster in The Gulch (37203)—luxury high-rises, rooftop bars, boutiques, and walks into Downtown, Demonbreun, and Midtown—or in Germantown and Sulphur Dell just north of the capitol, where restored historic homes sit beside townhomes, coffee, and the city farmers market. East Nashville across the Cumberland, especially Five Points and Boscobel Heights, mixes cottages, bungalows, and modern infill with independent restaurants and a short drive to Nissan Stadium. The roughly 15-20 minute ring includes 12th South (Saturday store-hopping), Hillsboro Village and Belmont, Melrose near 8th Avenue, Sylvan Park, Wedgewood-Houston, Midtown/Demonbreun, and Green Hills (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods). Salemtown and Hope Gardens are closer-in, more residential, and often cheaper than Germantown; The Gulch is repeatedly called a poor fit for families.

Young professionals who want walkability without living on Broadway cluster in The Gulch (37203)—luxury high-rises, rooftop bars, boutiques, and walks into Downtown, Demonbreun, and Midtown—or in Germantown and Sulphur Dell just north of the capitol, where restored historic homes sit beside townhomes, coffee, and the city farmers market. East Nashville across the Cumberland, especially Five Points and Boscobel Heights, mixes cottages, bungalows, and modern infill with independent restaurants and a short drive to Nissan Stadium.

The roughly 15-20 minute ring includes 12th South (Saturday store-hopping), Hillsboro Village and Belmont, Melrose near 8th Avenue, Sylvan Park, Wedgewood-Houston, Midtown/Demonbreun, and Green Hills (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods). Salemtown and Hope Gardens are closer-in, more residential, and often cheaper than Germantown; The Gulch is repeatedly called a poor fit for families.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: nashvilleguru.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundLocal guides treat near-downtown as roughly a 15-minute drive in typical traffic, or a five-to-ten-minute rideshare from the inner ring. A longtime resident put Hillsboro Village, 12th South, Melrose, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, and Crieve Hall in a 15-20 minute band, stressing that time of day matters more than the map. There is no real mass-transit system; people drive I-65 and surface streets, rush hour has stretched into rush hours, and Titans games or rain can wreck a trip. Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Clarksville are the 35-40 minute affordability trade; Mt. Juliet runs 40-plus minutes; Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and farther Clarksville can approach an hour. Parking is painful in Broadway/SoBro high-rises and easier in East Nashville, Germantown, and the middle ring; sources do not map specific hospital campuses, so time your own drive at shift change.

Local guides treat near-downtown as roughly a 15-minute drive in typical traffic, or a five-to-ten-minute rideshare from the inner ring. A longtime resident put Hillsboro Village, 12th South, Melrose, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, and Crieve Hall in a 15-20 minute band, stressing that time of day matters more than the map.

There is no real mass-transit system; people drive I-65 and surface streets, rush hour has stretched into rush hours, and Titans games or rain can wreck a trip. Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Clarksville are the 35-40 minute affordability trade; Mt.

Juliet runs 40-plus minutes; Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and farther Clarksville can approach an hour. Parking is painful in Broadway/SoBro high-rises and easier in East Nashville, Germantown, and the middle ring; sources do not map specific hospital campuses, so time your own drive at shift change.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsThe city's greenway system spans nearly 100 miles; residents single out forested Richland Creek Greenway and Shelby Bottoms Greenway for water views, plus a newer Gulch bike path toward Capitol View. Radnor Lake State Park is the standard pick for hiking and wildlife. Centennial Park pairs a trail around Lake Watauga with a full-size Parthenon replica; downtown's 11-acre Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park adds a 0.9-mile paved history loop beside the Farmers' Market and Tennessee State Museum. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverfront Park, Cumberland Park, Dragon Park, and the Natchez Trace Parkway/Old Natchez Trace Trail fill out weekend miles; Percy Priest Lake is the paddleboard option. Golfers use Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Links.

The city's greenway system spans nearly 100 miles; residents single out forested Richland Creek Greenway and Shelby Bottoms Greenway for water views, plus a newer Gulch bike path toward Capitol View. Radnor Lake State Park is the standard pick for hiking and wildlife.

Centennial Park pairs a trail around Lake Watauga with a full-size Parthenon replica; downtown's 11-acre Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park adds a 0.9-mile paved history loop beside the Farmers' Market and Tennessee State Museum. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverfront Park, Cumberland Park, Dragon Park, and the Natchez Trace Parkway/Old Natchez Trace Trail fill out weekend miles; Percy Priest Lake is the paddleboard option.

Golfers use Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Links.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: thehonestlocal.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: getyourguide.com Source 4: seeingtennessee.com Source 5: trolleytours.com Source 6: nashvilleguru.com Source 7: youtube.com

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Living in Nashville

Nashville sells itself as Music City—daily live sets on Broadway, the Ryman, Bridgestone Arena—but a nurse's real life is more Germantown townhomes, East Nashville bungalows around Five Points, 12th South, or Green Hills than a SoBro high-rise. The Gulch is the walkable luxury-condo choice if you want rooftops and a short rideshare to dinner; it is not a family neighborhood. Most close-in areas run 15-20 minutes to downtown; skip mass transit hopes and budget I-65 time if you chase cheaper Hendersonville, Gallatin, or Clarksville (35-40 minutes). Homes that were $350,000 in 2020 are described as $600,000-plus, with metro averages near $534,000 to buy and $1,741 to rent. What you get: nearly 100 miles of greenways (Shelby Bottoms, Richland Creek), Radnor Lake, Centennial Park's Parthenon, the Farmers' Market beside Bicentennial Mall, and a food scene from Bongo Java to Henrietta Red and East Side independents. People are genuinely conversational. Summers are humid, pollen is brutal, Metro schools are mixed, and tourist traffic plus Titans nights will test you.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: nashvilleguru.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: seeingtennessee.com Source 7: trolleytours.com Source 8: quora.com

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