Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Clinic

Job Type: Full-time | Day shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities

sthealthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• 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€¦
  

Position Summary:

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.
  

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills
  
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an LPN program
  
• Associate's degree preferred
  

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
  

License:

• Current LPN license in the state of Kentucky
  

EEOC Statement

"Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.