Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center is actively recruiting for an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our patients in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record a patient's medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

SKILLS:

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Health (Medical) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Whole Life, Term Life, and Hospital Confinement)
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave Package
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Incentive Production Bonus
• Paid Professional Membership Fee Allowance
• Continuing Education Leave and Training Education Allowance
• Guaranteed Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8am to 5pm and Fri 8am-2pm

In addition, your compensation package includes the following - Health insurance paid up to 85%, 403B Retirement Plan, Free Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, MCHC Employee Patient Privileges, Free Employee Assistance Program: "WorkLife Matter" Access (Telehealth), Legal Assistance Services, and Identity Protective Monitoring Services and more.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable Commensurate with experience and qualifications