LPN/MA, FPG Vascular Surgery - Hrly FT

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health and wellness offerings

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH, is seeking a professional nurse to provide care under physician supervision. The role involves health promotion, illness management, and assisting with clinic services.

Candidates should be an Ohio-licensed Practical Nurse or a high school graduate with Medical Assistant certification, with CPR and strong clinical documentation skills. Experience in a medical office or urgent care is preferred, with benefits including a supportive work-life culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with active Ohio licensure.
• Or high school graduate with Medical Assistant certification.
• Must have the ability to perform as a medical scribe.
• Experience in a medical office/urgent care setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of nursing process and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion, health maintenance and illness management under physician supervision.
• Assist physicians with patient care and explain clinic services to patients.
• Monitor patient flow and document vitals, current medications, and chief complaint.
• Perform technical lab functions (phlebotomy, EKG, stress testing) as needed.
• Schedule procedures and tests and assist with medical scribe duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Medical scribe ability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (OH)

High school diploma with Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Description

Position Highlights:

• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Retention Bonus - $2,500 - $3,000
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee-centric: 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

Position Summary

Performs professional nursing care and services for assigned physician(s) or department(s) under the general policies and procedures established by FPG. Under supervision of the physician(s), participates in providing health promotion, health maintenance, and management of illnesses. Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Responsible for performing a variety of clinical duties including but not limited to: monitoring patient flow, obtaining and documenting patient vitals, document current medications, chief complaint, performing technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy/EKG/stress testing, monitor/track/charge medical equipment, scheduling procedures and tests, and medical scribe duties.

What you will need:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing with current licensure in the state of Ohio.
• OR must be a High school graduate. Medical Assistant certification required.
• Must have the ability to perform as a medical scribe.
• Prior experience in a medical office/urgent care setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be knowledgeable of technical application of nursing process.
• Must possess critical thinking skills, including skill in exercising initiative, judgement, problem solving, and decision making.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.

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