PRN LPN- School Based Clinic 7328

Meridian Health Services; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness plan

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a PRN School Based Licensed Practical Nurse for the Howard County School Based Health Clinic. This role is PRN (as needed) during clinic hours Monday–Friday 7:00–16:30.

You will supportMedication administration, MAR documentation, health screenings, and coordination with medical staff while traveling up to 10% for training or coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be a non-probationary LPN licensed by the State of Indiana.
• Two years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to student/caregiver medication questions and consult with medical staff.
• Oversee MAR documentation and provide corrections as necessary.
• Document visits in school-based records and Meridian's system.
• Phone prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab/test results and report concerns to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and perform vital signs and point‑of‑care testing.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation (MAR)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license - Indiana

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Career Opportunities with Meridian Services Corporation

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a PRN School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Howard County School Based Health Clinic. This position will be PRN (as needed) during the clinic hours of M-F 7-4:30.

Key Responsibilities of a School Based LPN:

• Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.


• Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.


• Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.


• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.


• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.


• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including vital signs and other point-of-care testing. Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.


• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.


• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications, diagnosis and health related issues.


• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.


• Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients' services during treatment planning.


• Assist with maintenance of student health records, providing annual screenings, testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.


• Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room, physician offices, pharmacies, and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions, labs, testing, and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.


• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.


• Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.

We are seeking School Based LPN candidates with the following qualities:

• Must be a non-probationary Licensed Practical Nurse who has successfully completed an Accredited Nursing Program and is currently licensed by the State of Indiana.


• Two (2) years nursing experience preferred.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based LPN candidates:

• Wellness plan


• Life balance oriented organization

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.