Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic - Dept of Behavioral Health - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Belpre, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures in a continuous quality improvement environment. The role directs and guides patient education, follows the MHS Standards of Excellence, and maintains strict confidentiality. The position is based at the Belpre location and is a full-time, 1.0 FTE role with 80 hours biweekly on an 8-hour day shift.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Completion of an accredited LPN school.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio and/or West Virginia.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a clinical setting, including relevant knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of documenting and maintaining electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to nursing plans of care, interventions, and procedures using knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
• Provide and record sample medications for patients under the provider’s direction.
• Observe patients, identify care problems, and communicate them to the provider.
• Document patient intake, including vital statistics, allergies, past history, updated medication lists, and review-of-systems findings as reported by the patient or delegate.
• Perform ordered nursing procedures and treatments within scope of practice and document them appropriately and promptly.
• Assist with patient education as needed.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation by authenticating medical-record entries and maintaining office records and logs as directed by the supervisor.
• Collect specimens and complete forms in accordance with department or unit standards.
• Submit prescriptions under the provider’s direction and document prescriptions in the patient’s medical record when executed, following an appropriate physician order.
• Maintain compliance in RQI.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive benefits are offered to full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility is available to qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED