Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Urology

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a Clinic LPN to join their Urology Clinic team. This role is crucial in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing interventions, administering medication, documenting care, and assisting with patient daily living activities. The LPN will also play a role in scheduling appointments and obtaining insurance re-authorizations. This position is part of Lifepoint Health's mission to make communities healthier.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 7 days of hire.
• 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.
• One-year previous experience preferred.
• LPN License for the State of Tennessee.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• 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.
• 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