Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic (Wound Care) - Full Time | Days - Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The Medical Group/Physician Services at Meadowview Regional Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients.

Requirements

• Current Kentucky or compact state LPN license
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt communication and collaborate with our patients’ physicians.
• Supervised and delegated by a Nurse Practitioner or physician, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Under the direction of an RN or Physician, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN or Physician.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN or Physician 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