Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Assistant (MA) -Neurology Specialty Care Physicians

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Lima, Ohio. This role is vital for delivering patient care under the direction of physicians, ensuring quality care by preparing and assessing patients for appointments. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams and providing direct nursing care. Candidates must have an active LPN licensure, BLS certification, and preferred clinical experience. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team.
• One year of clinical patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and health care team members.
• Implements plan of care providing direct basic nursing care.
• Assists in procedures, treatments, and interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Computer-based patient systems

Education

Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

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. 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 – Lima Medical Office Building 830 W High

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All 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 Employers, 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]