LPN (Nights) Nursing Home

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Etowah
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Starr Regional Medical CenterStarr Regional Medical Center, part of LifePoint Health, is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility and physician practices. Starr Regional Medical Center's Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. -Our nursing home at our Etowah campus is currently seeking talent to fill the position of night shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This job is permanent, full-time.Benefits Include:

• $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified applicants
• Competitive Pay
• Heath Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsCore competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following:
  • 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.Job Requirements:Qualifications:
    • Completion of LP/LV Nurse program (Diploma or Associate's) is required.
    • Current LPN license in the state of Tennessee or another compact state is required.
    • BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required at the time of hire.
    • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervisor. - LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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