Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 6825

Meridian Health Services • Portland, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a part time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide services in our Convenience Care office located in Portland, Indiana. This position will work 20-29 hours per week between the hours of operation, which are, Monday - Friday 12noon-8p, Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm.

Requirements

• Non-probationary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Indiana required
• One (1) year experience in Nursing required
• Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees.
• Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests from residents' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed