Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN
- BLS
- Compact (multistate) license
How this pay compares
This posting states $22.75–$29.45 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Tennessee post a median of $29.18 an hour, the middle half $28.50–$32.50, across 130 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Tennessee earn a median of $28.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Tnnas43 Ascension Saint Thomas West Hosp in Nashville reported 76 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,866,561 hours worked: 3.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Medicare gives Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Tennessee's hospitals average 3.0). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Tennessee hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital's report to Medicare, its licensed practical nurse hours averaged $50.59 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $35.42 an hour across Tennessee's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Tennessee hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
- Location : Nashville, TN
- Facility : Saint Thomas Women’s Health
- Specialty : UT OBGYN
- Schedule : Full-time | Days
- Facilitate holistic patient assessments to identify immediate needs and ensure a personalized, effective care plan is established from the start.
- Deliver precise clinical treatments and medications, vigilantly monitoring for adverse reactions to guarantee patient safety and comfort throughout their stay.
- Perform essential diagnostic lab tests and therapeutic services that provide the clinical team with the critical data needed for timely medical decisions.
- Empower patients and families through education, translating complex treatment plans into clear self-care instructions to ensure a successful recovery after discharge.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Additional Preferences
- Must be willing to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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