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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, Pulmonology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Wayne, IN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0-2 years experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in direct patient care, including medication administration and diagnostic testing
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record systems for accurate and timely documentation
  • Understanding of infection control protocols and clinic safety standards
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address patient care challenges effectively
  • Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Empathy, compassion, and professionalism in patient interactions

Responsibilities

  • Performs patient intake, including observing, collecting, and documenting current symptoms, medical history, medications, and vital signs in the electronic medical record
  • Provides direct patient care, including administering medications via oral, inhalation, or injection routes, applying and changing bandages, cleaning wounds, and assisting with medical and surgical procedures
  • Conducts diagnostic testing such as EKGs and basic lab tests, ensuring proper sample collection and documentation
  • Ensures timely follow-up with patients by responding to portal messages, phone calls, and test results, adhering to clinic communication policies
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, medication management, and preventative care, utilizing materials approved by providers
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized clinic environment, including equipment and hazardous materials disposal per infection control protocols
  • Monitors and updates daily logs, such as narcotics, refrigerator temperatures, vaccines, and expiration dates, ensuring compliance with clinic policies
  • Serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and families, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and adherence to privacy laws, including HIPAA
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Complies with all policies and standards

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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