Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care 7422

Meridian Health Services Corp.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

401k with company match

Professional development funds

Wellness programs

Merit-based pay

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Meridian Health Services invites a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team in Richmond, Indiana. You will provide professional clinical care under the supervision of RNs and providers, administer medications, and document patient responses while ensuring safety and compassion in a whole-person health approach.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to Meridian's core standards.

Qualifications

• Current non-probationary LPN licensure in Indiana or documented Indiana licensure application in process.
• Two years of prior LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical care as an LPN in Primary Care.
• Administer medications and document responses.
• Support RN or provider with patient care as delegated.
• Observe, report and document patient condition and follow the plan of care.
• Demonstrate strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Work in a standing position; assist with safe patient handling as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Indiana LPN licensure

2 years LPN experience preferred

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care 7422

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcareby expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Licensed Practical Nurse LPN we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our Primary Care office located at Richmond, IN. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service to our customers following Meridian Health's core values, customer services standards and behavioral expectations.
• Provides technical nursing care to our customers.
• Provides patient care as delegated by the RN or provider.
• Observances, reports and documents the patient's condition.
• Reviews and follows the plan of care.
• Performs direct patient/family care providing for physical and emotional comfort of patient/families in accordance with the plan of care.
• Administers medication, following Meridian Health Services procedure, as prescribed, and documents response.
• Must frequently work in a standing position and do frequent walking.
• Must be able to lift and transfer patients up to six inches from a stooped position, then pushing or pulling the weight up to three feet.
• Must be able to physically apply up to 10 pounds of pressure, to bleeding sites or in performing CPR.
• Must be or have the ability to evaluate problem situations with judgment and discretion and report to RN or provider.
• Must be or have the ability to perform mathematical calculations in medication preparation and administration.
• Must be or have the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
• Must be or have the capacity to document in clear and concise fashion with appropriate grammar and word usage.
• Must be or have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, supervisors and other personnel on a one to one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Must be or have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions and auditory auscultation.
• Must be or have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.
• Must be or have the ability to quickly and accurately manipulate a keyboard.
• Must be or have the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to delegate and accept delegation.

Your LPN Education and Experience are valued at Meridian:

• Current non-probationary licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Indiana or current licensure as a practical nurse in another state with evidence of application for Indiana licensure
• Two years of previous LPN experience preferred

Why You should choose Meridian for your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• Unique Mission - Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit based pay compensation plans
• Work-life harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.