Surgical Plastics Clinic LPN: Patient Care Focus

University-Clinical-Health; Brookfield (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health (UCH) in Tennessee seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patient comfort, triage concerns, and assist physicians during exams and treatments. You will obtain vital signs and coordinate scheduling.

You will document patient care in the electronic medical record, monitor progress, and ensure HIPAA compliance while supporting the care team in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse Certification is required.
• At least 1 year of LPN experience required.
• Surgery clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being.
• Triaging patient concerns and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient vital signs (pulse, BP, temperature, respiration).
• Coordinate procedure scheduling and obtain prior authorizations.
• Observe and document patient care and progress in the electronic medical records (EMR).

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Anatomy physiology

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

LPN Certification

Job description

University Clinical Health (UCH) in Tennessee seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patient comfort, triage concerns, and assist physicians during exams and treatments. You will obtain vital signs and coordinate scheduling.

You will document patient care in the electronic medical record, monitor progress, and ensure HIPAA compliance while supporting the care team in a fast-paced surgical setting.