What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc?
Neighborhood Health – Licensed Practical Nurse
Full-time, Non-Exempt
At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. And that’s something you can feel good about.
As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Neighborhood Health is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse to our team. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will:
- Get to know patient’s by reviewing charts and observe previous provider note and orders and ensure any necessary prep work is complete prior to exam.
- Support patient’s health by reviewing information with patient’s, report test and examination results, ensures provider notes and signatures are documented for all orders, consultations, and exams.
- Aid patient’s in administering pregnancy tests, urine tests, hemoglobin, lead levels, glucose tests, EKG, HgbAlc, non-stress tests, hearing tests, retinal photography, and vision screens.
- Assist patients with continued education on their health status, immunizations, preventative health, laboratory tests, personal hygiene, birth control, physical exams, prenatal, and post-partum care.
Requirements:
- Two years of professional nursing experience in family practice, pediatrics, and/or ob-gyn preferred.
- Indiana State Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
This position is full-time with benefits. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, vision, critical illness & accident insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
Neighborhood Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Neighborhood Health does not exclude people or treat them differently for any aspect of the organization because of race, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or sex (including sexual orientation).
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