Licensed Practical Nurse - Physician Offices

About the role

The ideal candidate will work in our physician offices, assisting with patient care, administering medications, and supporting physicians with various procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with the law, professional standards, scope of practice, and organizational policy.
• Interprets and executes physician orders accurately and documents medications timely according to nursing standards.
• Assists in answering medication questions and proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.
• Performs technical skills according to hospital and department policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
• Determines supply needs for the nursing department and orders supplies necessary to maintain the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates organizational responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in the area of practice, and demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
• Collaborates in the monthly review of Medication Administration Records and develops MAR for new participants as indicated.
• Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment, documents ongoing observations, and communicates observations and findings to other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio. Current RN licensure is also acceptable
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• 1-2 years of experience

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure is also acceptable

Skills

• Knowledge of PACE regulations
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus of $2,500 for external qualified candidates (Full-time position and requires a one-year work commitment)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Full Time, 80 hours bi-weekly Day shifts Some offices require working on Saturday mornings (rotation schedule)