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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pulmonary Care Unit
Job Type: PRN | Varies
Your experience matters
At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Licensed Practical Nurse (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.
How you’ll contribute
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
· Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
· Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
· Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
· Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
· Professional development and growth opportunities
Department/Unit Summary
The Sumners Pulmonary MedSurg (A4) Unit at Highpoint Health is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with pulmonary diseases. In addition to pulmonary conditions, the unit provides exposure to a variety of other patient disease processes, offering a broad spectrum of medical-surgical care.
Key Features
- Specialization: Focused on treating patients with a range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and other respiratory illnesses.
- Comprehensive Care: Provides high-quality care for a diverse array of medical conditions, enhancing the unit's expertise and patient care capabilities.
Team Culture
- Collaborative Environment: A4 fosters a strong team-oriented culture where collaboration and support are integral to daily operations.
- Professional Growth: The unit offers an exceptional learning and teaching environment, benefiting both experienced nurses and new graduates.
Learning Opportunities
- For New Graduates: A supportive setting for new nurses to transition from academia to practice, gaining practical experience under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
- For Experienced Nurses: Opportunities to refine skills, take on leadership roles, and engage in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and requirements
Additional requirements include:
Certifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse /Licensed Vocational Nurse.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
About our Health System
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
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