Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Women's Health

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

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About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in its Women's Health Clinic. Under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, the LPN provides care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and supports patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. The clinic schedule includes no weekends, evenings, or holidays.

The role includes carrying out care plan interventions, such as specimen collection and wound care; medication administration as applicable; documenting care; and assisting the RN with care plan development. The LPN also supports patients with activities of daily living, monitors and communicates patient status and reactions to interventions, schedules provider-ordered appointments and procedures, and obtains insurance re-authorizations for testing and procedures when requested.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee LPN license (single-state or compact); if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment, and to take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, following applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform care plan interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• Administer medication as applicable.
• Document patient care provided.
• 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 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.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed