Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical-Surgical, Days

Job overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical-Surgical, Days role is onsite in Jackson, TN. Compensation is not specified. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare serves the health care needs of people in Memphis and the Mid-South and emphasizes community care. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse in implementing care plans for a group of patients and provides technical support for quality patient care. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting assessment data, providing safe direct care, evaluating care plans continuously, communicating with patients, families, and the health team, and participating in care-improvement activities. A nursing technical degree or diploma, American Heart Association BLS, and a Tennessee LPN license are required.

What you'll do

• Assist the Registered Nurse in implementing patient care plans
• collect, report, and record objective and subjective assessment data
• provide direct care safely
• continuously evaluate the plan of care
• communicate with patients, families, and health team members
• participate in activities to improve health care delivery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed practical nurse

lpn

medical-surgical

jackson tn

methodist le bonheur healthcare

full-time

days

patient care

nursing assessment

care plan implementation

tennessee lpn license

aha bls required

nursing diploma or technical degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No prior work experience is preferred; Mississippi and Arkansas LPN licenses are preferred in addition to the required Tennessee LPN license.

About the employer

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.