Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We strive to Make Communities Healthier. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.
You will provide prompt communication and collaborate with our patients’ physicians. The LPN is 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.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
• Graduate of an LPN program
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Current LPN license in the state of Kentucky

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt communication and collaborate with our patients’ physicians.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
• 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

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees