Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Napoleon Family Physicians

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Napoleon, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed in State of Ohio as LPN with M-IV certification
• BLS
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in clinical nursing, including clinical experience directly related to that of assigned practice

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nursing leadership desired.
• Experience in an outpatient environment, or physician’s practice strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees