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Nashville, Tennessee

Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN

Licensed Practical NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Facility: Saint Thomas Women's Health
  • Specialty: UT OBGYN
  • Schedule: Full-time | Days
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will facilitate patient assessments, deliver clinical treatments, and perform diagnostic lab tests to support the medical team. They are also responsible for educating patients and families on treatment plans and self-care instructions to ensure successful recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid Tennessee or compact state LPN license. A BLS provider certification is required within 30 days of the hire date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication administrationPatient educationBLS certificationNursing careOBGYN care

OB/GYN Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Practical Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedLicensed Practical Nurse median $67k (middle half $61k–$78k)79 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Practical Nurse listings in Tennessee5 active144 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment144 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 143 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA
403(b) with Employer Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.