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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Med/Surg LPN PRN Day

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKennett, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
  • 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.
  • 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 ACLS and PALS and CPI; Florida ACLS, PALS, NRP; Georgia ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days; Indiana CPR within 90 days; Mississippi ACLS, PALS, NRP; STABLE within 6 months; New Mexico ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, STABLE within 6 months; North Carolina ACLS, PALS, NRP; Oklahoma ACLS, PALS, NRP; Pennsylvania ACLS required)

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

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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