Compassionate LPN: Clinic Care & Team Collaboration

Mercy Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Parental and FMLA leave

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Defiance Clinic to deliver patient care under the physician's direction. The role involves preparing and assessing patients for visits, observing and reporting responses to care, and supporting the health care team in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The LPN will collaborate with providers, assist with procedures, label specimens, and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs.
• Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.
• Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained.
• Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested.
• Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Scheduling software

Tools

Scheduling system

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Defiance Clinic to deliver patient care under the physician's direction. The role involves preparing and assessing patients for visits, observing and reporting responses to care, and supporting the health care team in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The LPN will collaborate with providers, assist with procedures, label specimens, and perform clerical tasks as needed.