Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant- Miami University
About The Position
TriHealth is hiring an LPN or Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time day-shift role at Miami University Student Health Services in Oxford, Ohio. The position provides care to Miami University students in a campus setting. Patient volume follows the university calendar, with reduced hours during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Shifts vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with a Saturday rotation during the school year. The position assists physicians and/or registered nurses in providing clinical care and may supervise care delivered by medical assistants. The employee collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs. Within the LPN scope of practice, the role provides direct basic nursing care, implements the plan of care, contributes to evaluating patient responses, and documents care accurately and promptly. The role includes preparing and administering medications, executing physician orders, performing technical skills, maintaining department supplies, and collecting and communicating information relevant to nursing assessments. The position also supports medication record reviews and demonstrates knowledge of applicable organizational policies and PACE regulations related to primary care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
- Licensed Practical Nurse; current RN licensure is also acceptable.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and/or registered nurses in providing clinical care and supervising care delivered by medical assistants.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs.
- Provide direct basic nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and implement the plan of care.
- Contribute to evaluating patient responses to nursing care and document accurately and promptly.
- Prepare and safely administer medications in accordance with applicable laws, professional standards, scope of practice, and organizational policy.
- Interpret and accurately execute physician orders; document medications promptly according to nursing standards.
- Assist with medication questions and proactively educate participants and caregivers about medications.
- Perform technical skills according to hospital and department policies and procedures, competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
- Determine department supply needs and order supplies necessary to maintain department operations.
- Identify areas for self-improvement, support effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintain current knowledge, and stay informed about organizational and unit changes.
- Coordinate monthly medication administration record turnover, participate in monthly MAR reviews, and develop MARs for new participants as indicated.
- Collect data that contributes to nursing assessments; document ongoing observations and communicate findings to other health care team members.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of PACE regulations related to primary care for participants.
- Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, coworkers, and the community.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay based on education level and experience
- Reduced hours during summer, winter, and spring breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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