Licensed Practical Nurse 7309

Meridian Health Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Paid Holidays

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our School Clinics located at Delaware County and Anderson Preparatory Academy. The role involves medication administration, MAR documentation, patient assessments, and collaboration with medical staff to support student health services.

Qualifications include an active Indiana LPN license, two years of nursing experience, reliable transportation, and compliance with Meridian's policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a non-probationary Licensed Practical Nurse who has completed an Accredited Nursing Program and is currently licensed by the State of Indiana.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy.
• Two (2) years nursing experience required

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients concerning medications and consults with medical staff for changes/modifications to prescribed regimens.
• Oversee documentation in MAR and provide corrections as necessary.
• Document in school-based records and MHS system if a patient visit occurs.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results and report concerns to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments with vital signs and point-of-care testing.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide education to students/caregivers about medications and health issues.
• Complete clinical documents for review/approval by medical staff.
• Participate in treatment planning reviews and modifications for students/clients.
• Assist with maintaining student health records and immunization follow-ups through the Indiana Department of Education.
• Coordinate with emergency rooms, physicians, pharmacies, and MHS providers for orders, labs, referrals, and appointments.
• Complete other documentation for accurate and timely billing information.
• Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Indiana

Job description

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Schedule: As Needed. Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full time School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our School Clinics located at Delaware county and Anderson Preparatory Academy.

Key Responsibilities of a School Based LPN:

• Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
• Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
• Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including vital signs and other point-of-care testing. Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients' services during treatment planning.
• Assist with maintenance of student health records, providing annual screenings, testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.
• Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room, physician offices, pharmacies, and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions, labs, testing, and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
• Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.

We are seeking School Based LPN candidates with the following qualities:

• Must be a non-probationary Licensed Practical Nurse who has successfully completed an Accredited Nursing Program and is currently licensed by the State of Indiana.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy
• Two (2) years nursing experience required

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based LPN candidates:

• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.