Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a dedicated LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for part-time night shifts at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients in a behavioral health unit, ensuring efficient interventions and support under the direction of health professionals. Candidates must hold a current LPN license and have experience in clinical settings. Join our award-winning team that values commitment to patient care and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• One year of clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred, not required.
• Training in Basic Arrhythmia required for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and efficient nursing care to patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Contributes to patient care plan development.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Current state licensure as an LPN

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Acute Care – St. Rita's Medical Center

Behavioral Health

Part-Time Nights

Job Summary:

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse
• Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
• Performs phlebotomy services
• Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team
• Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• None

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required)
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - St. Rita's

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .