Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Neurosurgical Associates Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in the Neurosurgery Clinic at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Under the direction of an RN, the LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis, carries out care-plan interventions, documents care, and helps patients with activities of daily living. The LPN monitors and communicates patient status and responses to interventions, advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, and schedules appointments and procedures ordered by providers. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The role also includes obtaining insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures. Non-essential duties include attending clinic meetings, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, reporting incidents and hazards and taking appropriate action, completing safety instruction programs, and assisting other team members when time permits.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN/PN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in good standing with the Board of Health Professions; an active Kentucky single-state or compact license is required.
• If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Obtain BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits, and healthcare backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Under an RN’s direction, collect patient assessment data for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist the RN with developing the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patients’ status and reactions to interventions with 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 as requested 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options 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
• Education Level: Associate degree