LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

NHC Dickson, TN, US

$23 - $35 / hour

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS for Full Time - Apply Today!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NHC HealthCare Dickson | Dickson, Tennessee

Schedule

8-Hour and 12-Hour Shifts

Pay

$23–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Dickson

NHC HealthCare Dickson is seeking a caring and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. This role provides hands-on nursing care while working closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team.

At NHC, we “Put our Heart in Everything We Do!” We take pride in working together as a team in a family-oriented work environment. We provide a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun while offering opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Position Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, established plans of care, and applicable nursing standards.
Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely.
Observe, evaluate, and report changes in patient or resident condition.
Complete required nursing documentation accurately and on time.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, patients, residents, and families.
Assist in implementing individualized plans of care.
Provide direction and support to nursing assistants as appropriate.
Follow infection control, safety, regulatory, and NHC policies and procedures.
Promote a compassionate, respectful, and supportive care environment.

Qualifications

Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a current multistate/compact license that permits practice in Tennessee.
Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
Graduate Nurses (GNs) and Graduate Practical Nurses (GPNs) are encouraged to apply.
Current CPR certification as required.
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
A heart for serving the geriatric population and a commitment to honesty and integrity.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, and applicable benefit plans.

Competitive pay – $23–$35 per hour depending on experience
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with generous company contributions
Uniforms
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Career development and advancement opportunities
CMS 5-Star Rating
Great Place to Work Certified

Why NHC?

At NHC, we believe in creating a workplace centered around excellence, recognition, empowerment, teamwork, and fun. Team members have opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, advancement, and competitive wage increases based on performance.

For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve.

Location

NHC HealthCare Dickson
812 N Charlotte St.
Dickson, TN 37055

Apply Today

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, we invite you to apply today.

Learn more about NHC HealthCare Dickson at nhccare.com/locations/dickson/.

We look forward to talking with you!

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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