LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Intermediate Care
Company: Mount Carmel Health System
Location: Columbus
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Fulltime and Part
time 12 hour Day and Night positions available! Why Mount Carmel?
With five hospitals , over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics , a
college of nursing , a Medicare Advantage plan , and extensive
outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health
System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each
year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130
years. As a proud member of Trinity Health , one of the nation's
largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring
spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.
We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of
our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in
return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do
the right thing.What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including
medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day
one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount
Carmel College of NursingWhy Columbus? The nation's 14th largest
city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major
metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked for population growth,
for job growth, for wage growth, and real estate market. And with a
vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions,
creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll
never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call
your own in Columbus. Learn more at ! About the job:The Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN), within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice
Act, will provide administrative support and care in an atmosphere
sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse, functioning in the
spirit of teamwork, under the direction of a provider or Registered
Nurse is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the
Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures, and
guidelines of the Organization.What you will do:Clinical:
- Greets and escorts patient to exam room
- Measures and records vital signs
- Records patient interview and history
- Provides approved patient education materials upon direction of
provider or RN
- Prepares patient for examinations, routine screening tests, and
procedures
- Assists the provider or RN with procedures as needed
- Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered
- Performs testing to meet regulatory requirements as
ordered
- Performs point of care testing as ordered
- Performs EKGs as ordered
- Prepares and administers medications (no IV medications) based
on written provider order
- Changes dressings as ordered
- Removes sutures/staples as ordered
- Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the
provider.
- Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area
- Abides by all federal mandates
- Maintains patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA
guidelinesAdministrative:
- Screens, refers, routes and places phone calls
- Documents patient care observation and activities according to
professional standards and procedures.
- Prepares patient charts for appointment: files results of
tests, procedures and ensures chart completeness.
- Requests previous medical records
- Schedules appointments and tests: pre-certifies patients for
insurance coverage; sets up referral contacts; reviews requisitions
(labs and x-rays) for completeness
- Prepares and organizes department: inspects exam rooms for
cleanliness and equipment for condition.
- Stocks supplies as needed
- Timely and accurately maintains required logs and records
- Attends required in-service training
- Maintains continuing education units as appropriateWhat we are
looking for:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current license in good standing to practice as an practical
nurse in the State of Ohio, IV certification preferred
- One to two years previous experience preferred
- Effective Communication Skills
- Current BLS/CPR and maintain current certification
- Demonstrates skills and abilities in clinical and
administrative areas including phlebotomy, office lab testing,
patient care, injections, vitals and EKG.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to make decisions
based on established policies and procedures.
- Basic computer skills required, previous experience with EMR
preferred Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal
opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification
protected under local, state or federal law. Our Commitment to
Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000
colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25
states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are
trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions,
language preferences, and health practices of the communities that
we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health
outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of
thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often
lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a
unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment,
retention, and development), commitment and accountability,
communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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