Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
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Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!
You are the dynamic, passionate Licensed Practical Nurse LPN we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our Primary Care office located at Portland, IN. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN for our FQHC office. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team! The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 7:45am-4:30pm. Schedule may flex depending on clinic needs. Some travel is required for trainings and coverage when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse Key Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent service to our customers following Meridian Health's core values, customer services standards and behavioral expectations.
- Provides technical nursing care to our customers.
- Provides patient care as delegated by the RN or provider.
- Observances, reports and documents the patient's condition.
- Reviews and follows the plan of care.
- Performs direct patient/family care providing for physical and emotional comfort of patient/families in accordance with the plan of care.
- Administers medication, following Meridian Health Services procedure, as prescribed, and documents response.
- Must frequently work in a standing position and do frequent walking.
- Must be able to lift and transfer patients up to six inches from a stooped position, then pushing or pulling the weight up to three feet.
- Must be able to physically apply up to 10 pounds of pressure, to bleeding sites or in performing CPR.
- Must be or have the ability to evaluate problem situations with judgment and discretion and report to RN or provider.
- Must be or have the ability to perform mathematical calculations in medication preparation and administration.
- Must be or have the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
- Must be or have the capacity to document in clear and concise fashion with appropriate grammar and word usage.
- Must be or have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, supervisors and other personnel on a one to one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
- Must be or have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions and auditory auscultation.
- Must be or have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.
- Must be or have the ability to quickly and accurately manipulate a keyboard.
- Must be or have the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations.
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to delegate and accept delegation.
Your LPN Education and Experience are valued at Meridian:
- Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Indiana or current licensure as a practical nurse in another state with evidence of application for Indiana licensure
- Two years of previous LPN experience preferred
Why You should choose Meridian for your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:
- Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401k with Company match
- Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
- Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
- Merit based pay compensation plans
- Work-life harmony
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.
Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.
Portland, Indiana