Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pain Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Hendersonville, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN in the Highpoint Pain Clinic – Sumner. The role contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis and carrying out plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. The LPN may administer medication and documents care provided. The position assists the RN with care-plan development and supports patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. It also monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, and families, while advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

The role schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider and obtains insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures. Other duties include attending clinic meetings, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, reporting incidents and hazards, addressing drug interactions, completing safety instruction programs, and assisting teammates when time permits.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN/PN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and good standing with the Board of Health Professions.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits, and healthcare backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient assessment data for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• Administer medication as appropriate.
• Document patient care.
• 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, document, and communicate patient status and reactions to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, 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.
• Attend clinic meetings.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Report incidents, hazards, and drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action.
• Complete safety instructional programs.
• Assist other team members when time permits.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree