Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Primary Care Lynnville

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Care Clinic

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 8a-5p

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
- Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinic LPN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

At the Lynville Primary Care Clinic, we are seeing an experienced nurse who is committed to providing high quality care to our patients. We offer a supportive environment with hands on experience, and prioritize keeping a good culture throughout the clinic.

How you'll contribute:

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Applicants should have a current Tennessee or compact state LPN license and be a graduate of a Practical Nursing program. Additional requirements include:
• Certifications:
  
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Required Skills:
  
  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: LPN license for the State of Tennessee
• Education:
  
  Graduate of a Practical Nursing program

More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
- Pulaski:

Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community.

The Hospital:

STRHS – Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

The Community:

Conveniently located just 60 miles south of Nashville and 50 miles north of Huntsville, Pulaski and Giles County have become the location of choice for many major business and industrial interests, including six Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies. The area is also home to University of Tennessee Southern and the Here's the Beef Festival. Nearby Lynnville has a large historic district, including an…