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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Days (United States of America)About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.
Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Bon Secours Cardiology St. Francis Medical Center
Job Summary
The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing physician support as applicable and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the physician. This position supports the Practice Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by physicians and staff.
Monitors patient flow and takes appropriate action to optimize practice visit times; communicates delays to patients.
Receives patients from the waiting room escorts to the exam room prepares patient for exam.
Obtains and records vital signs height and weight major complaint medication and allergies
Collects various specimens (i.e. urine sputum) by following proper specimen collection storing and recording protocols.
Administers medications as governed by licensure training and demonstrate competency.
Performs quarterly audits and reports outcomes to hospital Performance Improvement Department (ex: Infection Control).
Licensure / Certifications
Graduate of an practical nursing program Licensed in State of Ohio as LPN BLS
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Experience in nursing leadership desired. Experience in an outpatient environment or physicians practice strongly desired.
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Cardiovascular Associates of VA - Provider BasedIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .