Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical (Med Surg)

Job Type: Full-Time | Night

Schedule: 3x12; 7p-7a; Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

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 Med Surg 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.

More about our team

Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski Med Sug Unit is a friendly, family-oriented environment where teamwork and support are part of everyday practice. Staff work closely together, helping one another succeed, and are backed by leadership who is approachable, encouraging and who invest in the team. It's a welcoming place to grow, learn and feel valued. 

How you'll contribute

A Med Surg LPN who excels in this role:

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Why join us

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 graduate from a Practical Nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire, Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) within 6 months of hire, I.V. Competency preferred with intent to obtain within 1 year of hire, Handle With Care (HWC) preferred.

• 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.

• Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.

• Licenses: LPN License for the State of Tennessee

• Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

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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 busi