Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Family Wellness Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Hendersonville, TN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Family Wellness Clinic, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The LPN contributes to patient assessments by collecting data for RN analysis and performs care interventions such as specimen collection and wound care. The role may include administering medication, documenting care, and assisting the RN with developing patient care plans.

The LPN assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. The position also involves monitoring, documenting, and communicating patients’ status and reactions to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, and families, while advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments and procedures as ordered by providers and obtaining insurance re-authorizations for testing and scheduled procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., day shift.

Requirements

• Current LPN license and a degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN/PN to practice in Tennessee and in good standing with the Board of Health Professions.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Required knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits, and healthcare backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Collect patient assessment data for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Document patient 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 reactions to interventions, and communicate them to 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.
• Attend clinic meetings and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Report incidents, hazards, and drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action.
• Complete safety instructional programs.
• Assist other team members when time permits.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree