Medical Assistant (MA) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Palliative Care
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one
purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful
combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.
Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the
highest quality of health care possible to our communities.Medical
Assistant (MA) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Palliative
Care$3000 Sign-on bonus!As a faith-based and patient-focused
organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and
well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through
exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture
of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health
seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human
dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an
environment where associates want to work and help communities
thrive.Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Palliative CareJob Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is
responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of
the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health
care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by
preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this
position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient
responses to medical care provided during appointments.Essential
Functions:Collaborates with physicians and other health care team
members in meeting patient/family needsImplements the plan of care
by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN
scope of practiceAppropriately labels and packages specimens, as
trainedAssists in providing indirect care through various clerical
or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurseActs as
a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as
requestedAssists provider with procedures, treatments, and
interventionsOther duties as assignedCertifications:Active state
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicantBasic Life
Support (BLS) - American Heart AssociationExperience:One year of
clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)Skills &
Abilities:Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide appropriate care to all ages of the patientsAbility to
learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and
registration systemAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with
a teamStrong interpersonal communication and organization
skillsMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work
with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much
more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran
status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action
plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon
Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia,
Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please
contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Keywords: Mercy Health, Toledo , Medical Assistant (MA) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Palliative Care, Other , Lorain, Ohio
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