Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

About the role

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinic LPN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Our clinic team thrives on collaboration, providing a supportive environment where we share expertise to deliver the highest standard of patient care. We are a tightly knit group that believes in work-life balance and celebrating our successes together. Join a team where you are truly valued and have the resources to grow in your career.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
• May administer medication
• Documents patient care given
• Assists RN 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

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

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial protection: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial and career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Part-Time | Days

About the facility

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service. Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.