Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

TruHealth·Clarksville, Tennessee

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care, perform nursing assessments, and assist physicians with examinations and treatments. They are also responsible for documenting patient notes, administering medications, and managing emergency procedures as required.

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com [https://unitypsych.com].

Position summary

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.

Essential functions

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Supervise all resident/patient treatments.

Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.

Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.

Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.

Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.

Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.

Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.

Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Other Requirements

Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

Equal opportunity employer

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

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About the role

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Position summary

Essential functions

Required Work Experience

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

Equal opportunity employer

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