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About the position
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.
Responsibilities
- Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse
- Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
- Performs phlebotomy services
- Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team
- Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program
- Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred, not required)
- One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)
- Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)
Nice-to-haves
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required)
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
