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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Licensed Practical Nurse - Gastroenterology

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Requires 0–2 years of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting.
  • Requires proficiency in direct patient care, including medication administration and diagnostic testing.
  • Requires knowledge of electronic medical record systems for accurate and timely documentation.
  • Requires understanding of infection control protocols and clinic safety standards.
  • Requires critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to address patient-care challenges.
  • Requires time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires an LPN state license or LVN qualification.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Performs patient intake, observes and documents current symptoms, medical history, medications, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
  • Provides direct patient care, including administering medications orally, by inhalation, or by injection; applying and changing bandages; cleaning wounds; and assisting with medical and surgical procedures.
  • Conducts diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms and basic laboratory tests, ensuring proper sample collection and documentation.
  • Follows up with patients by responding to portal messages, phone calls, and test results according to clinic communication policies.
  • Educates patients and families about treatment plans, medication management, and preventative care using provider-approved materials.
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans and advocate for patient health and well-being.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized clinic environment, including equipment and hazardous-material disposal, according to infection-control protocols.
  • Monitors and updates daily logs, including narcotics, refrigerator temperatures, vaccines, and expiration dates, to ensure compliance with clinic policies.
  • Serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and families while adhering to privacy laws, including HIPAA.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with all policies and standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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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