Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
Company: Unity Clarksville
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
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 . 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 Travel required 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. Education Preferred Technical/other training
or better Licenses & Certifications Required Licensed Practical
Nurse Preferred CPI Certification CPR Certification Equal
Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all
applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For
further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from
the Department of Labor.
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