Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Paramedic Emergency Department Community Hospital South

Community Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

13h

About The Position

Community South Emergency Department has a part-time day shift opportunity for an LPN or Paramedic. The LPN performs direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborates with the RN on the plan of care. Direct care may include assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications, and performing phlebotomy. Indirect care may include transcribing orders, documenting care, and reinforcing patient and family education. The LPN also collaborates with other team members to perform unit services as directed. Community Health Network is a community-focused organization providing care with state-of-the-art technology. It offers caregivers opportunities to learn and grow and encourages involvement in the communities it serves.

Requirements

For the LPN pathway, graduate from a recognized accredited school of practical nursing, or graduate from a non-accredited school of practical nursing with three years of related professional nursing experience.
Hold an Indiana Professional Licensing Agency license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
For the Paramedic pathway, have a high school diploma or GED and state certification from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
If not currently certified in Indiana, out-of-state paramedics must have valid registration and pass practical and written exams within 60 days of hire to obtain Indiana certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working as a Paramedic, EMT, or ED Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Collaborate with the RN on the plan of care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Administer medications and perform phlebotomy.
Transcribe orders and document care.
Reinforce patient and family education.
Collaborate with other team members to perform unit services as directed.