Licensed Practical Nurse 6296
Licensed Practical Nurse 6296
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Pay starting at $20 per hour or more!
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 full time School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our School clinic located in Muncie.
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.
- Valid drivers license proof of auto insurance reliable transportation and a driving record meeting Meridians driving policy
- Two (2) years nursing experience required
Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based LPN candidates:
- Health dental vision plans
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness short term disability etc.
- 401k with company contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Wellness plan
- Paid Holidays
- 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.
Employment Type
Trainee
