Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Group/Physician Services at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. We strive to Make Communities Healthier. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work. You will provide prompt communication and collaborate with our patients’ physicians. The LPN is supervised and delegated by a Nurse Practitioner or physician, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice Under the direction of an RN or Physician, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN or Physician. Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN or Physician with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider. Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures. Floating to other offices as needed.
Requirements
- Critical thinking skills
- Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
- Graduate of an LPN program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
- Current LPN license in the state of Kentucky
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt communication and collaborate with our patients’ physicians.
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN or Physician.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
- May administer medication.
- Documents patient care given.
- Assists RN or Physician with development of plan of care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
- Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.
- Floating to other offices as needed.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
