Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fairfield Internal Medicine

Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Fairfield Internal Medicine is seeking an LPN to deliver patient care under the supervision of a physician. The LPN will assess patients, assist during visits, and help prepare them for provider evaluations.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the health care team, documenting patient information, and supporting administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. A valid Ohio LPN license and BLS are required, with preferred one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure in the state of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year of clinical patient care experience preferred
• Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient scheduling/registration system

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and health care team members to meet patient and family needs
• Delivers direct nursing care according to the LPN scope of practice
• Labels and packages specimens as trained
• Supports the care team with clerical or administrative duties
• Acts as chaperone for health care providers during examinations
• Assists with procedures, treatments, and interventions
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN or physician

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Medical documentation

Computer-based scheduling

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fairfield Internal Medicine

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care provided during appointments.

Essential Functions

• 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

Certifications

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Experience

• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients
• Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team