Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator Patient Care

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will work closely side by side with House Supervisors. Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current LPN license in state of NC
• 1 year Electronic Medical Records experience
• 1 year Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) experience
• 1 year quality review/ quality management experience
• Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins

Nice To Haves

• 3 years ambulatory care experience

Responsibilities

• Makes and documents nursing observations.
• Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
• Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
• Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
• Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicates with patients.
• Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
• Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees
• Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED