Lifepoint Health·Gallatin, Tennessee
Provide specialized post-surgical and orthopedic care for adult and adolescent patients in a fast-paced 24-bed unit. Responsibilities include implementing personalized care plans and utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Post Surgical/Ortho Job Type: PRN | Nights
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 a 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.
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
The Sumners Post Surgical/Ortho Unit at Highpoint Health is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult and adolescent patients who have undergone various surgical procedures. This unit is dedicated to providing exceptional post-surgical care across all types of surgeries, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, and colectomies.
Expert post-surgical care for a wide range of surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic surgeries, and colectomies.
Serving both adult and adolescent patients, ensuring age-appropriate care and recovery protocols. Team Skills and Environment
Nurses on this fast-paced unit utilize advanced skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
The unit's fast-paced nature demands quick decision-making, adaptability, and effective teamwork among staff. Patient Centered Care
Focused on meticulous post-surgical monitoring and care to promote rapid and effective recovery.
Developing personalized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient to ensure a smooth and efficient recovery process.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse /Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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.
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.
Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program and hold a current LPN/LVN license. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire.
Market context
In Tennessee, nursing roles often stay active because hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings need licensed RNs who can cover full-time schedules and rotating shifts. These positions can be competitive when they include weekend, holiday, and call coverage, since employers usually look for candidates who can balance clinical skill with schedule flexibility. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster before applying.