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LPN, LPN/LVN
Job in
Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, 38350, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Dormont Manufacturing Co
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Nursing
LPN/LVN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Care Promoter, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Care Promoter, LPN, is dedicated to the health and well‑being of our patients. This role is an integral member of a Physician‑led care team focused on providing comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients. The incumbent guides patients through complex and routine medical and social challenges, fostering trust and respect between the patient and the care team.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides general nursing care under supervision, enabling physicians and clinicians to focus on specialized patient care.
- Assists with exams or procedures, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.
- Compiles patient health information, records vital statistics, takes blood pressure, and conducts basic care treatments. Records medical history and test results in the medical record.
- Prepares patients for examination, assists physician with exams, explains treatment procedures, medications, diet, and physician instructions to the patient; provides disease‑specific patient education.
- Draws blood (phlebotomy) and collects other lab specimens; performs waived lab tests.
- Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician, fills pill boxes as ordered, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures, and performs first‑aid procedures; performs IV therapy in accordance with the State Practice Act; uses CPR skills when necessary.
- Screens calls and walk‑ins; collects pertinent clinical information, relays it to the physician, implements orders as appropriate, and documents observations and interventions in the medical record.
- Maintains supplies and equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments, practices OSHA safety standards, and performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
- Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct. Completes internal certification to use the Chen Med Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
- Processes patient phone messages, returns calls, and routes them to other team members as appropriate. Contacts patients to obtain and relay pertinent information from the physician.
- Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
- Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent clinical skills to identify, diagnose, and appropriately resolve patient issues.
- Good non‑clinical skills to assist with dressing, physical exercise, restroom visits, etc. as needed.
- Good motor skills to effectively calibrate equipment, manipulate intravenous equipment, administer injections, and position and transport patients when needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including physicians, clinicians, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
- Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals.
- Skill in operating phones, personal computers, software, and other IT systems. Must be detail‑oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
- Ability to exercise patience, compassion, and empathy for patients and family members.
- Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
- Good time‑management to ensure tasks are completed timely and efficiently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word‑processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail, and presentation software.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 10% of the time.
- Spoken and written fluency in English.
- Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing required.
- Current, active LPN license to practice in the state of employment required.
- If required by the employment…
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