MA - Medical Assistant or LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Boardman Endocrinology - Youngstown, OH, United States - Mercy Health

Description

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MA - Medical Assistant or LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Boardman Endocrinology
$1,500 Sign-on bonus

Physician or Nurse Practitioner), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care.

The LPN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. The LPN complies to all documentation standards within the scope of the Medical Assistant and the LPN role.

Analyzes the assessment data, evaluates patient's condition, and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patient's plan of care.

• Provides education to patients, families, and staff members, in conjunction with other healthcare entities, under the direction of the provider or manager.
• Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patient's plan of care.
• Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures as well as the state requirements with which they are licensed in.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Work Experience

1 year of clinical patient care experience (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Language
Take and document vital signs
Monitor patient conditions during in-office treatment(s)
Document patients' medical records
Administer medications/vaccinations within scope
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Relationship building
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Gaseous risk exposure

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adults years)
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Educational Assistance

All 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.

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