Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN)-Pediatrics Sewanee

Lifepoint Health • Sewanee, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities across the country. We are driven by a commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinic LPN, you will play a vital role in supporting providers, caring for patients, and helping us fulfill our mission of making communities healthier.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program
• Current LPN license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding
• Understanding of insurance benefits and healthcare processes
• Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
• Assists with patient assessments by collecting clinical data for RN review
• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
• Administers medications as permitted by scope of practice
• Documents patient care accurately and timely
• Assists the RN with development and implementation of patient care plans
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, provider, patient, and family
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients
• Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by providers
• Obtains insurance authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Tuition assistance, certification support, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including employee assistance services and discount programs
• Ongoing education, training, and career advancement opportunities within Lifepoint Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees