LPN PACT - Marion Health
Marion, IN 46952
About the Job
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the practitioner, maintains examination rooms and back office area, interacts with patients, obtains clinical history and performs tests as directed by the practitioner. Service provision may vary depending on the individual's needs and may be performed in a clinic, the community or the individual's home.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Valid Indiana Licensed Practical Nursing license.
- Graduate of licensed practical nursing program with certification.
- Certification in first aid.
- CPR certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire.
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance with the minimum liability limits detailed in the Administrative Policy on "Insurance Coverage Required for Use of Employee Owned Vehicles."
Preferred Job Requirements:
- One year LPN experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
- Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
- Excellent customer service skills with special emphasis on patient centered care.
- Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
- Basic working understanding of the concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
- Ability to react appropriately to any environment or situation.
- Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
- Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
Working Conditions:
- Typical clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
- Work subject to interruptions.
- Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
- Works with protected health information.
- Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, based on the needs of the practice and flexibility to work at other practice locations.
Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment:
- Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
- Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
- Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.
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Source : Marion Health