Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant- Pain Management

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential clinical care, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient needs are met with compassion and efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability. With the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative setting, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and contributing to a positive healthcare experience. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program is essential.
• BLS certification is required for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents according to standards.
• Coordinates medication administration and maintains supply needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organization

Adaptability

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Skills

Education

Graduate of approved Nursing program

Tools

Medication Administration Records (MAR)

Job description

Full Time

*Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus*

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant to support a busy Pain Provider that practices in our West Chester and Western Ridge locations. Travel to these locations is required. The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, organized, and adaptable. The job duties include but are not limited to rooming patients, scheduling surgeries, answering telephone messages, and obtaining vital signs.

Job Overview:

This position assists physician and/or registered nurse in providing clinical care and/or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs. This position also implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Requirements:

1. Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing
2. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
3. Licensed Practical Nurse
4. Current RN licensure is also acceptable
5. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
6. 1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice and organizational policy. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Documents medications timely according to nursing standards. Assists in answering medication questions, proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.
2. Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
3. Determines supply needs for the nursing department. Orders supplies necessary to maintain the needs of the department.
4. Demonstrates organizational responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
5. Coordinates Monthly Turnover regarding Medication Administration Records. Participates in monthly review of MARS and develops MAR for new participants as indicated.
6. Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment. Documents ongoing observations and communicates observations and findings to other health care team members. Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting < 50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently