Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

12h

About The Position

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The role performs care-plan interventions such as specimen collection and wound care, may administer medication, documents care, and assists the RN with developing care plans. The LPN also supports patients with activities of daily living, monitors and communicates patient status and responses to care, advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, schedules provider-ordered appointments and procedures, and obtains insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee LPN license, either single-state or compact. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Obtain AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, consistent with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform care-plan interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; medication administration may be required.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist the RN with development of the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor and document patient status and reactions to interventions, and communicate them to the RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Schedule appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtain insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures as requested.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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