Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Family Wellness

Lifepoint Health • Hendersonville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize
your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not
just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.

Highpoint Health Partners offers primary care services dedicated to preventing,
diagnosing and treating illnesses that affect patients of all ages.

A primary care provider serves as the first point of contact for patients,
offering continuity of care and referrals to specialists when necessary. The
goal of primary care is to keep individuals healthy and address their medical
concerns in a holistic manner.

Primary care services typically include preventive care, such as vaccinations
and screenings [https://www.highpointhealthpartners.com/screenings], as well as
management of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

Services include:

Annual wellness exams and checkups
Sick visits
Preventive screenings [https://www.highpointhealthpartners.com/screenings]
Flu shots and other immunizations
Minor injuries or accidents
Medication management
Allergy treatment
Healthy lifestyle education
Ongoing care for chronic conditions
Telehealth now available

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care
in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: The Director of their assigned department

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In
addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

·         Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus
flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

·         Competitive paid time off for full-time employees

·         Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury
insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 

·         Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  

·         Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial
wellness 

·         Professional development and growth opportunities

Highpoint Family Wellness is located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint
Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making
communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health
facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career
milestone—your experience matters.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN License to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed