Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - General Surgery Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgery Clinic

Job Type: Full Time | Monday - Friday, 8:00a- 4:40p

Office Location: 1140 Lexington Rd. Georgetown, KY 40324

Who We Are:

Centerpoint Health offers a variety of general surgery services. General surgery is the specialty that focuses on the abdominal organs as well as some skin and breast conditions. Our general surgery staff consists of expert surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians all dedicated to performing successful operations and promoting comfortable healing and recovery.

Where We Are:

Located at the crossroads of I-64 and I-75, Georgetown is conveniently located just 10 miles north of Lexington, Kentucky. From antique homes to beautiful farm land, Georgetown is known as the "fastest growing community" in Kentucky.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance

• Professional development opportunities

• And much more...

Position Summary:

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 given. 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.

• Attends clinic meetings. 

Minimum 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 

-             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. 

EEOC Statement:

Centerpoint - Georgetown, formerly Georgetown Community Hospital, 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.