Licensed Practical Nurse

OCH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Behavioral Health Evergreen Clinic. The LPN will provide direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting under supervision of a PA, NP, RN and/or physician and clinic manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory requirements and collaborating with physicians and team members to address patient needs, with preferred telemetry training and clinic experience for

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and clinic policies.
• Communicates with physicians and team about patient's clinical condition and test results.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and clinic policies, procedures and standards.
• Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN licensure in Missouri

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join our Behavioral Health Evergreen Clinic.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a PA, NP, RN and/or physician and clinic manager. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office/clinic policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current LPN/LVN licensure in State of Missouri.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Successful completion of Telemetry course preferred.
• Clinic experience preferred.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer