Labor and Delivery LPN

Job Summary and Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and collaborate with nursing staff in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs will also observe, monitor, and report patient symptoms, reactions and progress to members of the health care team.

• Your role demonstrates the facility’s Standards of Performance, ICARE values, and Patient Promise.
• You will monitor, record, report, follow through on symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, and notify RN as appropriate.
• You will create and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• You will collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care, as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions.
• You will perform nursing tasks as appropriate and safe under indirect supervision of the RN.
• Your role reinforces individualized education for the patient, family, and/or caregiver throughout the continuum of care as directed by the RN.
• Your role adheres to standards of safety and infection control, in the delivery of patient care.
• You will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and comply with all policies and procedures related to the performance of job duties.
• Your role performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the RN, Nurse Manager or Director.

• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with internal and external customers.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Some specific departments may require that you complete and graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with an ADN within 3 years or BSN within 4 years from date of hire.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.