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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nashville, TN

Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.

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$22–$38/hr
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Morning Pointe Senior Living · Brentwood, TN · Part-time

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Assisted Living Schedule: Part-Time 2nd shift (2p-10p) & 3rd shift (10p-6a) Morning Pointe communities are dedicated to providing services that enhance the wellness, lifestyle and enjoyme…

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Progressive Care Nurse Director

TriStar Skyline Medical Center · Nashville, TN · Full-time

156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a Progressive Care Nurse Director with TriStar Skyline Medical Center, you can be a leader... ...superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enha…

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Licensed Practical Nurse- Surgical Specialty

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, TN

accordance with VA Policy ~ Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency accredited by... ...full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate License…

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VIP Licensed Practical Nurse 2

Vanderbilt Health · Nashville, TN

preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VIP Peds - Brentwood Job Summary: The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) works in close collaboration with the licensed Advanced Practice Clinician t…

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, TN

accordance with VA Policy ~ Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency accredited by... ...full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate License…

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CNA $21/hr, LPN $37/hr, RN $47/hr

EMS HEALTHCARE STAFFING · Nashville, TN
$21 per hour

Calling all nurses that are looking for more money in their pocket, and a job they will love! Are you sick of having to BID on shifts or being TURNED down because someone under bid you? Do you dread tax season because yo…

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What licensed practical nurses earn in Nashville

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$27 $46k–$56k
Mid level $26–$32 $54k–$66k
Senior $30–$38 $62k–$78k

National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound carePatient hygiene supportEHR chartingInfection controlCommunication with care teamPatience and empathy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?

State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.

Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.

Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.

How do you report a change in a patient's condition?

Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.

Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.

Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.

How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?

Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.

Why long-term care, or why this setting?

Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.

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Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.

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List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.

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Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.

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If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Certified Nursing Assistant
02 Licensed Practical Nurse
03 Charge LPN
04 Registered Nurse
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