Licensed Practical Nurse-Acute Care [Blount], Orthopedic Surgery, PRN, Day
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job
Summary Essential Functions All team members are expected to be
knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire
health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Provides patient
care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the
Registered Nurse/Physician including patient's physical, emotional,
cultural, spiritual psychosocial, and education needs. Monitors and
documents patient status and condition which may include vital
signs, drains, dressings, and lab values. Informs appropriate
Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of
patients and their responses, and changes in patient status.
Maintains and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical
records and treats patient records as confidential. Collects and
documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician,
which may require the use of specialized equipment such as
glucometer, pulse oximetry, etc. Orients patient/family to room and
unit routines Administers and documents administration of
medications per policy Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job
that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of an LPN program
recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Experience - One (1) year
experience as an LPN. In Lieu Of In lieu of one (1) year of LPN
experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health
Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable
residency program from another organization. In lieu of completion
of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the
State Board of Nursing. In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience,
will accept candidates enrolled in an accredited LPN to RN
transition program. Required Certifications, Registrations,
Licenses Holds a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized
by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an LPN in
the state the team member is working. If an LPN team member working
in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN
licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in
an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their
manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the
NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location
Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital,
Inc. Department 80016201 Orthopedic Surgery Share your talent with
us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits
of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare
requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma
Health.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Cleveland , Licensed Practical Nurse-Acute Care [Blount], Orthopedic Surgery, PRN, Day, Healthcare , Alcoa, Tennessee
