LPN Nursing Facility Nights
La Follette, Tennessee
You'll give direct patient care under an RN's supervision, including vital signs, daily living help and responding to patient needs.
Posted Oct 5 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Nights LPN Nursing Facility Nights
- Unit and setting
- nursing facility · Long Term Care LPN Nursing Facility Nights
- License
- LPN license LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse requiredLPN or LVN state licensure
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
- License
- LPN or LVN state licensure LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
- Certification
- BCLS BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- Experience
- Up to 1 year as an LPN in a healthcare setting
Preferred
- Certification
- ACLS ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
- Day to day
- focused assessments and reporting changes in condition Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
- Day to day
- medication, treatment and injection administration Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
- Day to day
- wound care, catheterization and specimen collection Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching on medications and post-discharge care Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Day to day
- medical emergencies and code team support Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Lafollette MED CEN & RHC’s careers page.
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs. Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members. Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record. Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations. Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice. Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care. Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care. Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices. Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation. Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities. Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements. Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Licenses and Certifications LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
State Specific Requirements
Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required. Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required. Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required. Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment. New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required.
STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment. North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
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Living costs about 8% below the US average
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