Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pulmonary and Sleep

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

9d

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, following applicable scope and standards of practice. The role includes carrying out plan-of-care interventions, collecting specimens, providing wound care, potentially administering medication, and documenting care. The LPN assists the RN with developing the plan of care, supports patients with activities of daily living, and monitors and communicates patients’ status and responses to interventions. The position also includes advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, scheduling appointments and procedures as ordered, and obtaining insurance re-authorizations for testing and procedures.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee LPN license, either single-state or compact; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; administer medication as applicable and document 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 and document patient status and communicate reactions to interventions with the RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Schedule appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtain insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures as requested.

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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed