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

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas Winchester, TN 37398, US

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

Job Type: FT | Days

Schedule: 3X12; 7a-7p; Rotating Weekend

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas 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

Join a Medical Surgical team where collaboration is the standard and support is always within reach. Our unit is known for a positive, respectful culture that values every team member and promotes growth, communication, and shared success. Here, teamwork isn't just encouraged- it's how we deliver exceptional patient care every day!

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.
Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
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.

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 completed a Practical Nursing Program. Additional requirements include:

Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
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

More about Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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