Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Licensed Practical Nurse Medsurg Nights

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9

Full-timeJefferson City, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting is required.
A state LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices is required.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation is required.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements is required.
For Alabama, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certifications are required.
For Florida, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications are required.
For Georgia, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications are required within 90 days of employment.
For Indiana, CPR certification is required within 90 days of employment.
For Mississippi, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and STABLE certification are required; STABLE certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
For New Mexico, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Trauma Nursing Core Course, and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certifications are required; STABLE certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
For North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, the listed state-specific Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications are required as specified; Pennsylvania requires Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Document patient care, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
In Emergency Services, support triage, collect patient history and vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, assist RNs and providers during care, administer prescribed medications within scope, provide basic wound care and dressings, and assist with stabilizing patients under supervision.
In OR Services, prepare patients preoperatively and assist with surgical preparation; monitor patients pre- and postoperatively under RN supervision; assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures; provide postoperative care, dressing changes, and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
In Cardiac Surgery, monitor vital signs, perform electrocardiograms, report abnormal findings, assist with postoperative care and activity, administer medications within scope, document patient status, and support recovery milestones.
In Endoscopy, prepare patients by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vital signs, assist with positioning and emotional support, monitor recovery and provide post-procedure education under RN guidance, and clean and restock rooms and prepare equipment.
In Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery, assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care; provide newborn care including bathing, feeding support, and diaper changes; administer prescribed medications to mothers and newborns within scope; support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction; and assist with documentation and family education.
In Oncology, provide supportive care including medication administration, hygiene, and comfort; monitor side effects and report findings; reinforce education provided by RNs; and assist with central line dressing changes if trained and symptom tracking.
In Orthopedics, assist with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; apply braces, splints, or slings as directed; provide prescribed pain medication; monitor neurovascular status and report changes; and support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
In Telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitor vital signs and provide basic care, administer medications, support patients with cardiac diagnoses, and report changes in rhythm or condition.
In Dialysis, take vital signs, prepare patients for treatment, monitor patients during dialysis and report concerns, reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
In Cath Lab, prepare patients for procedures by obtaining vital signs and verifying consent forms, start IVs if trained and permitted, administer oral pre-medications, monitor patients post-procedure, check dressing sites, assist with discharge, and provide patient education under RN guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

Job Summary

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.
Emergency Services:
- Support triage and assist with collecting patient history and vitals.
- Prepare patients for procedures and assist RNs and providers during care.
- Administer prescribed medications within scope.
- Provide basic wound care and apply dressings as directed.
- Assist in stabilizing patients under supervision.
OR Services LPN:
- Prepare patients pre-operatively and assist with surgical prep.
- Monitor patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision.
- Assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures.
- Provide post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
Cardiac Surgery LPN:
- Monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, and report abnormal findings to RN or provider.
- Assist with post-op care such as wound care and activity support.
- Administer prescribed medications as allowed under LPN scope.
- Document patient status and support recovery milestones.
Endoscopy LPN:
- Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vitals.
- Assist in positioning patients and providing emotional support.
- Monitor patients during recovery and provide post-procedure education under RN guidance.
- Clean and restock procedure rooms and ensure equipment is prepped.
Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery LPN:
- Assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care.
- Provide newborn care including bathing, feeding support, and diaper changes.
- Administer prescribed medications to mothers and newborns within scope.
- Support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction.
- Assist with documentation and family education.
Oncology LPN:
- Provide supportive care including medication administration, hygiene, and comfort.
- Monitor for side effects and report findings to RN or provider.
- Offer emotional support and reinforce education provided by RNs.
- Assist with central line dressing changes (if trained) and symptom tracking.
Orthopedics LPN:
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
- Apply braces, splints, or slings as directed.
- Provide pain medication as prescribed.
- Monitor neurovascular status and report changes.
- Support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
Telemetry LPN:
- Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
- Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
- Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
- Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Dialysis LPN:
- Take vital signs and prepare the patient for treatment.
- Monitor patients during dialysis and report any concerns.
- Provide comfort and reinforce post-treatment instructions.
- Support patient mobility and hygiene.
Cath Lab LPN:
- Prepare patient for procedure (vitals, consent form verification).
- Start IVs (if trained and permitted), administer oral pre-meds.
- Monitor patient post-procedure, check dressing sites, and assist with discharge.
- Provide patient education under RN guidance.

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.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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