Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic. Job Type: PRN. Your experience matters. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Medical Group/Physician Services at Meadowview Regional 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.

Requirements

• Current Kentucky or compact state LPN license
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree