At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

New Hires Eligible for *** **Sign On Bonus** ***

**Job 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.

**Essential Functions:**

Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs

Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice

Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained

Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse

Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested

Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions

Other duties as assigned

**Education:**

Vocational/ Technical Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing (required)

**Certifications:**

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (required)

IV Therapy card (preferred)

**Experience:**

One year of previous experience in a physicians office or ambulatory care setting (required)

One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or health/hospice (preferred, not required)

**Skills & Abilities:**

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients

Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team

Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

**Shift/Schedule**

Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours

Shift Time - 7pm-7am

This position will have scheduled shifts every 3rd weekend.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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. 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