About The Position
MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an LPN/MA/MST to join our Adult Health Team in Zanesville! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career! We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Completion of an accredited educational program for Practical Nurse and current non-restricted Ohio LPN license
- Completion of an approved pharmacology course
- Current CPR certification required
- Up to date immunizations as required by MVHC
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Pleasant phone etiquette
Responsibilities
- Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies.
- Carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Maintains patient flow as directed
- Prepares examination room for patients and providers
- Obtains patient history
- Administers medications within scope
- Performs routine patient procedures (vital signs, routine lab work, anthropometrics) as per nursing/provider direction or as by protocols
- Assists with patient care tasks and procedures, i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
- Reinforces Patient Education
- Assists provider with obtaining informed consent
- Schedules consults, tests, referrals and obtains prior authorization
- Prepares patients for diagnostics tests; collects and labels specimens, completes POC testing and daily quality controls
- Participates in Quality improvement activities that include identifying clinical problems, participates in quality improvement teams and evaluating effectiveness of program improvements
- Performs equipment checks and calibrations
- Administers screening tests under the direction of medical providers and nurses
- Assist patient as needed, responding promptly to patient calls and requests
- Assists in organizing medical information as needed prior to the patient visit
- Cleans, sanitizes, and sterilizes instruments, equipment and exam room as required
- Calls in prescriptions accurately and timely; prepares prescription refills in the EHR
- Answers telephone, makes same day appointments and takes messages for nurses and doctors.
- Tracks imaging and lab results
- Maintains supplies in exam rooms, inventories, and restocks usable items; washes, wraps and sterilizes instruments as required
- Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and stocks clinical areas
- Orders supplies
- Maintains refrigerator temperature log
- Adheres to center infection control policies
- Actively participates in quality improvement
- Maintains accurate documentation in medical records and performs documentation in the patient room
- Participates in staff meetings as required
- Precepts new staff
- Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to all patients and organizational information
- Performs other job-related tasks as directed
- Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug
- health savings account option
- 401k with employer match
- Paid time off
- seven paid holidays per year
- Employer paid life insurance
- Life insurance voluntary benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Access to Credit Union
- Wellness program
- Fitness membership monthly stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
