Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Orthopedics & Neurosurgery Clinic

About the role

At Highpoint Health Sumner, we are dedicated to prioritizing your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will join a team committed to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication and documents patient care given.
• Aids in the development of the plan of care.
• Aids patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Maintains patient records and communicates patient status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN/PN to practice in the Commonwealth of TN and be in good standing with the Board of health Professions.
• Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and 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.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, days.