Medical Assistant (MA) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lima Oncology Specialists

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (may be required for specialty areas)
• 1 year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
• Gives direct nursing care and assists with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician.
• Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other healthcare team members.
• Performs patient data collection and observation considering various patient needs.
• Collects and documents objective and subjective data, including focused observations.
• Implements patient care in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments as prescribed by a Licensed Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Contributes to the evaluation of the patient's response to nursing interventions and communicates findings to the healthcare team.
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures and reports potential safety issues.
• Delegates nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accepts accountability for delivery of care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Complies with all HIPPA and OSHA policies.
• Practices infection control procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed