Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care provided during appointments. Essential Functions include collaborating with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs, implementing the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice, appropriately labeling and packaging specimens as trained, assisting in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse, acting as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested, assisting provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions, and other duties as assigned. Certifications required are active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicant and Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association. Experience preferred is one year of clinical patient care experience. Skills & Abilities include the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients, ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team, and strong interpersonal communication and organization skills. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance with AD&D, employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.