PRN LPN- School Based Clinic 7328

Meridian Health Services•Kokomo, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focusing on ‘Whole-Person’ Healthcare 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. We are currently seeking a PRN School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Howard County School Based Health Clinic. This position will be PRN (as needed) during the clinic hours of M-F 7-4:30.

Requirements

Must be a non-probationary Licensed Practical Nurse who has successfully completed an Accredited Nursing Program and is currently licensed by the State of Indiana.
Two (2) years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients 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.
Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.
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 vital signs and other point-of-care testing.
Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.
Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients' services during treatment planning.
Assist with maintenance of student health records, providing annual screenings, testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.
Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room, physician offices, pharmacies, and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions, labs, testing, and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.
Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.