Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

Lifepoint Health; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave

Education tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an Orthopedic Clinic. The full-time position features a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30am to 4:30pm and a focus on prompt communication with physicians and direct patient care.

The team emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and adherence to scope and standards of practice. A strong clinical foundation and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky LPN License Required (single state or compact).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire.
• Education: Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN or Physician, collects data for assessment and analysis.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists in development of the plan of care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, nutrition, ambulation).
• Monitors and communicates patient status and reactions to interventions with RN/physician.
• Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered.
• Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm

Your experience matters

Meadowview Regional Medical Center 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

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.

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Active Kentucky LPN License Required (single state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
• Education: Associate's degree preferred

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.

More about Meadowview Regional Medical Center

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.

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.

EEOC Statement

Meadowview Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Meadowview Regional Medical Centeris 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.