Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Fairborn Family Medicine

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 provided during appointments.

• 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

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)

• 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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.