Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Med Surg Ortho - St Ritas
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Med Surg Ortho - St Ritas
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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Work Shift:
Days/Nights (United States of America)LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Med Surg Orthopedics St. Ritas
PartTime
Days or Nights
Job Summary:
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.
Essential Functions:
- 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
Education:
- High School Degree or GED
- Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred not required)
Experience:
- One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g. PCT CNA LPN) in an acute care setting longterm care facility or physician practice (preferred not required)
Training:
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred not required)
- Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- 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
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Emergency Department St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
