LPN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking an LPN to assist with daily clinical activities under supervision in a busy patient-centered setting. You will support physicians, RNs and nurse practitioners, document patient data in the EMR, and help maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Required is a nursing technical degree or diploma, TN licensure as an LPN, and BLS certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Technical nursing degree or diploma completed.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license (Tennessee).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Strong communication and ability to work with patients and families.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complies with patient care guidelines and clinic policies, protecting patient rights and confidentiality.
• Accurately obtain, organize and record necessary patient data.
• Update patient records with clinical information from physicians and lab results.
• Assist physicians, RNs and nurse practitioners with procedures as needed.
• Perform day-to-day clinical operations under supervision of clinician.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• May perform limited scope X-ray duties with certification as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR navigation

Emergency response

Patient interaction

Education

Technical Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

N/A

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for assisting with the daily clinical activities under the supervision of the physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner providing primary care services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

What You Will Do

• Complies with established patient care guidelines, maintains established clinic policies, procedures and objectives, is aware of patient rights and confidentiality issues and abides by established communication policy with regard to the age specific populations.
• Accurately obtains, organizes and records necessary patient data.
• Updates all patient records subsequent to clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioner, including lab, etc., and assists in maintaining pertinent records.
• Assists physicians, RNs, nurse practitioners with procedures as needed.
• Performs under supervision of physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner, the day-to-day clinical operations.
• Helps maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and staff.
• May performs Limited Scope X-Ray duties in accordance to state regulations with certification as required or on an as needed basis.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Performs computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation. Demonstrates ability to review computer reports following evidenced based guidelines.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.