Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - General Surgery Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Centerpoint Medical Group, your health is our priority—and great care is never far away. With locations throughout the community and a team of experienced providers in a wide range of specialties, we make it easier to get the care you need, when and where you need it. We believe healthcare should be built around real relationships, not just appointments. That’s why so many of our patients have trusted us for years—and why we’re proud to be part of this community.

At Centerpoint General Surgery we provide thoughtful, attentive care for patients who need surgical treatment. Whether you’re preparing for a planned procedure or need support with a new diagnosis, we’re here to guide you through each step—before, during and after surgery.

We treat a wide range of conditions with minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques, always focused on safety, comfort and helping you get back to daily life as smoothly as possible.

Procedures We Perform
We offer surgical treatment for many common and complex conditions, including:
Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal (appendectomy)
Skin and soft tissue procedures (cysts, lipomas, abscesses)
Colon surgery
Breast surgery (biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy)
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Port placement and minor procedures

Many of our procedures can be performed using laparoscopic or robotic-assisted techniques, allowing for smaller incisions and faster recovery.

Requirements

• Current LPN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Good standing with the Board of Health Professions
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits and healthcare background

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, as supervised and delegated by a registered 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.
• 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.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree