LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Mercy St. Charles Hospital
Job Summary:
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:
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs
- Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
- Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained
- Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse
- Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested
- Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Degree or GED
Certifications:
- Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Experience:
- One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or health/hospice (preferred, not required)
Skills & Abilities:
- 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
- Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills
Mercy Health 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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
All (United States of America)
Department:
Behavioral Health Geriatric Psych - Mercy St. Charles
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 you’d 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
recruitment@mercy.com.
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
recruitment@mercy.com
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