What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Community Benefit - Bloomington position at Indiana University Health and Careers?
LPN-Community Benefit - Bloomington
Job Description
Overview
Schedule:
- Part-time/Day Shift
- 3 days per week Tuesday/Thursday and 3rd day still be to determine as we add an additional location will determine the added day
- No Weekends/Holidays
- Requires travel- 2x per month to Paoli, 2x per month to Greene County as a minimum
Work duties will include case management for care-related needs such as connecting clients to OB services when needed, Primary Care when needed, and specialty services such as Hep C/HIV when appropriate. Responsibilities also include performing urine drug screens, conducting vital assessments (e.g., blood pressure and weight), and providing follow-up related to medication and any additional health needs identified. Additionally, there may be opportunities to attend and support clients during medical appointments upon request.
Description:
Knows and uses the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to individual patients. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team. Evaluates response to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement. Accepts delegated nursing measures for which he or she knows he or she is prepared, qualified and licensed to perform.
- Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
- Requires an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Successful completion of orientation required.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
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Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.