Licensed Practical Nurse

LECOM Health and Wellness Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United States is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Rural Health Clinic team. Responsibilities include providing patient care under supervision, recording vital signs, assisting healthcare professionals, and maintaining a clean environment. The role offers an exceptional benefits package, with health insurance starting at $100 per month and a 403(b) retirement plan available to qualified employees.

Qualifications

• Provide patient care to clinic patients under supervision.
• Consult with supervisor about clinic activities and patient care needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and rights.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam room.
• Record vitals and patient medical information.
• Assist with procedures and administer injections as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs recording

Medical knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Rural Health Clinic team.

Basic Job Summary:

Provide patient care to clinic patients, under supervision of the Clinical Leader.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Consult with and keep supervisor informed of clinic activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Comply with established patient care standards. Maintain established clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee, interdepartmental and public relations. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communications code.
• Greet patients and escort to exam room. Take and record vitals and patient medical information in chart. Prepare patient and room for examination. Assist Mid-level Practitioner and/or Physician in procedures as necessary (administers injections as ordered). Complete ordered laboratory procedures. Communicate results to Mid-level Practitioner or Physician. Discharge patient to receptionist / biller with Physician/Mid-level Practitioner orders and prescriptions. Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment as appropriate. Restock supplies, linens, equipment and check for defects and outdating.
• Attend required meetings, in‑services, and educational programs.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager and/or Medical Director.

LECOM’s full‑time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full‑time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.