What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Long Term Care position at Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center?
*Now Offering New Increased LPN Pay Rates*
As a LPN at LaFollette Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement and up to $10K for student loan payments.
LaFollette Medical Center, part of the Tennova Healthcare Network, is hoping you’ll join our team as a Skilled Care LPN (FT - Days). This role administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
One of the major benefits at our Skilled Care Facility is the direct proximity to essential healthcare services. Our residents and employees benefit from seamless connectivity to the hospital’s pharmacy, radiology, laboratory and emergency department ensuring prompt and comprehensive medical care when needed.
Requirements for Skilled Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- High School Diploma
- Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse
About LaFollette Medical Center
LaFollette Medical Center, a 66-bed acute care hospital, has served the LaFollette community for more than 50 years. We proudly offer residents improved capabilities to enhance patient care and services, including:
- A large and modern emergency department
- Diagnostic equipment
- Quick and easy patient registration
- Updated entrance, lobby area and business office
We offer services ranging from cancer care, emergency services, cardiology, rehabilitation, sleep medicine, wound care and more. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready facility.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, patient-centered, value-driven healthcare with excellence in quality, service and access.
Learn more at tennovalafollette.com.
About the City
LaFollette - less than 45-minutes from Knoxville - is a thriving community that combines growth and modern conveniences with historic, small town charm. Take in the scenery of the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, hike the Cumberland Trail, or enjoy 667 rolling acres of nearby Cove Lake State Park. It’s the kind of place where first responders are thanked with a cookout and cornhole on a warm summer day, the Big Creek Fall ATV Festival brings in food, arts and crafts vendors, and the community gathers to witness the lighting of the town center Christmas tree each year.
With a low cost of living, picturesque views and a local community feel, LaFollette is perfect for you.
At Tennova Healthcare, we strive to be simply the best. The best for our community, for our providers and for our employees.
We are purposeful in our commitment to hire the right person for the right job. You can expect an environment where our culture is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our employees and will work to support you with a team that will become your family. We are looking for qualified, compassionate individuals with integrity, empathy, a positive attitude, are service driven and will focus on excellence.
By joining our team, you can expect to become part of a team that strives to be the best and driven to be the community’s healthcare provider of choice.
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