LPN General Surgery

LPN General Surgery 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 9400 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321 Hybrid work Full-time Rhea Medical Center 43 reviews Full-time Rhea Medical Center Physician GroupLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - General Surgery /

Surgical Services Location:

Dayton, Tennessee Position Summary Rhea Medical Center Physician Group is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our General Surgery services in Dayton, Tennessee. This hybrid role provides both clinic-based patient care and in office procedure support. The LPN will assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care, clinical procedures, surgical coordination, wound management, and patient education while ensuring exceptional patient care and efficient clinical operations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Room and assess surgical patients, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Assist providers with office-based procedures and examinations.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, staple/suture removal, drain care, and incision assessments per provider orders.
• Educate patients on pre-operative and post-operative instructions, medications, wound care, and activity restrictions.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling with hospitals, surgery centers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
• Obtain and review pre-operative testing, imaging, labs, and medical clearances.
• Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and surgical precertification.
• Document patient care accurately within the EMR and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high patient satisfaction. Qualifications
• Current LPN license in Tennessee.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Minimum of 2+ years of surgery/general surgery experience required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical terminology, wound care, and post-operative management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation.
• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule Full-time position based in Dayton, Tennessee. Schedule to be discussed during interview process.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

-"all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment"

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person