Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Centerpoint Family Medicine

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Family Medicine is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse. The clinic treats children and adults for a range of primary-care needs, including common infections, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, annual exams, and women's health, and offers same-day sick appointments. The position is full time, days, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 1520 Boonesboro Road in Winchester, Kentucky.

The LPN supports patient assessment, carries out care interventions, monitors and documents patient status, and communicates with the care team, patients, and families. The role also includes scheduling appointments and procedures and obtaining insurance re-authorizations when requested.

The employer offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; insurance and leave benefits; paid time off; education and certification tuition assistance; loan assistance; a 401(k) with company match; wellness programs; and learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse.
• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by a registered nurse.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound 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 registered nurse, physician, patient, and families.
• May administer medication.
• Document patient care provided.
• 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.

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 coverage.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree