Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Tri County Primary Care

Mercy Health Partners; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established health care organization committed to enhancing well-being through exceptional patient care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring patient comfort. This role offers a chance to work in a compassionate environment where your skills will directly impact the lives of patients. With a focus on collaboration and respect, you will help create a thriving community while enjoying a range of benefits that support your health and career growth. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have active LPN licensure or be an LPN applicant.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under the direction of a Physician.
• Collaborate with health care team members to meet patient needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Communication

Organization Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Computer-based patient appointment scheduling system

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) –

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:

1. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs
2. Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
3. Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained
4. Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse
5. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested
6. Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions
7. Other duties as assigned

Certifications:

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

Experience:

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

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients
2. Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team
4. Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

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

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]