Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology Clinic

Lifepoint Health Careers; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

Centerpoint - Georgetown is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to joining the Urology Clinic team. Under RN supervision, you will provide direct patient care, support treatments, and help coordinate care for adults with urinary conditions.

This full-time, day-shift role offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, tuition assistance and a focus on patient well-being. You’ll work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, 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.
• Documents patient care
• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Graduate of Practical Nursing program

Current LPN license in Kentucky

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Urology Clinic

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30p

Your experience matters

Centerpoint - Georgetown, formerly Georgetown Community Hospital, 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 the Director of ICU, 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

At Centerpoint Urology, we help patients address urologic conditions with care, privacy and respect. Whether patients are dealing with frequent urinary issues, kidney stones or prostate concerns, we offer clear answers and thoughtful treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Our team works with both men and women to treat a wide range of urinary tract and reproductive health conditions. Common issues include:

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney stones
• Overactive bladder or incontinence
• Enlarged prostate (BPH)
• Prostatitis
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Male infertility
• Blood in urine (hematuria)
• Low testosterone
• Pelvic pain

How you'll contribute

An LPN who excels in this role:

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Under the direction of an RN, 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.
• Documents patient care
• 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.

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.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

• Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Centerpoint - Georgetown

Centerpoint - Georgetown, formerlyGeorgetown Community Hospital, is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services.From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services to serve our community.

EEOC Statement

"Centerpoint - Georgetown is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law."\

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.