LPN / Night Shift
National HealthCare Corporation is long-term care.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality.
- License
- RN or LPN licenseActive Tennessee LPN/RN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!)
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Active Tennessee LPN/RN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!)
- License
- Active Tennessee LPN/RN Nursing License (we also welcome GNs and GPNs!) Check your license
- Also asks
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Additional earning potential with shift differentials and our no-paid-leave program Additional earning potential with shift differentials and our no-paid-leave program
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
More benefits (5)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Overtime bonuses
- Shift differentials
The role and schedule
- Patients
- National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality. National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality.
- Hours stated
- 7pm-7am
The workplace
You would be looking at National HealthCare Corporation in Franklin, Tennessee — a public senior-care company founded in 1971, headquartered nearby in Murfreesboro, with more than 10,000 people across 58 offices. Its stated aim is senior care with a vision…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $5,000 Bonus Full-Time | $2,500 Bonus Part-Time
Join NHC Franklin and elevate your nursing career! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? At NHC, we’re dedicated 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 deliver exceptional patient care.
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Schedule & Pay
- 12-hour shifts: 7pm-7am
- Up to $35/hour (based on experience)
- Full time, Part Time, and PRN positions available
- Additional earning potential with
- shift differentials and our no-paid-leave program
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Enjoy flexible scheduling (including block scheduling for added stability)
- Take time for you with generous PTO—vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Earn more with overtime bonuses and
- shift differentials
- Grow your career with tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities
- Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Plan for your future with a 401(k) and generous contributions
- Provide quality care with supportive patient ratios you can feel good about
Qualifications
Active Tennessee LPN/RN 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: NHC Healthcare Franklin, 216 fairground street Franklin 37064
Why National HealthCare Corporation?
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 NHC, 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/franklin/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/franklin/)
Your career in compassionate nursing starts here at NHC. EOE
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
What's around it?
Franklin, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,923/mo
- Household income
- $119,528/yr, all local households, not nurse pay