LPN Nurse: Hands-On Community Healthcare

Licking-Memorial-Health-Professionals; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. You will contribute to patient care planning and execute direct nursing tasks with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, administering medications after required training, and maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with state licensure.
• Maintains BCLS certification.
• Ability to care for pediatric to geriatric patients under supervision.
• Proficient in phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs and medication administration.
• Proficient with IDX, EMR, Meditech and common office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians, NP's, RN's in patient assessment and care planning.
• Provide direct technical nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications per licensed provider orders after required training.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and practice Universal Precautions.
• Participate in quality improvement and data collection.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Medication administration

Office software

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

IDX

EMR

Meditech

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. You will contribute to patient care planning and execute direct nursing tasks with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, administering medications after required training, and maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education.