Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 5629

Meridian Health Services • Portland, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Career Opportunities with Meridian Services Corporation

A great place to work.

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Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism are what our patients need at our Primary Care office located in Portland, IN. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Primary Care. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8a-5p. 30% travel for training and coverage as needed is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide excellent service to our customers following Meridian Health's core values, customer service standards, and behavioral expectations.
Provide technical nursing care to our customers.
Provide patient care as delegated by the RN or provider.
Observe, report, and document the patient's condition.
Review and follow the plan of care.
Perform direct patient/family care providing for physical and emotional comfort of patient/families in accordance with the plan of care.
Administer medication, following Meridian Health Services procedure, as prescribed, and document response.
Frequently work in a standing position and do frequent walking.
Lift and transfer patients up to six inches from a stooped position, then push or pull the weight up to three feet.
Physically apply up to 10 pounds of pressure to bleeding sites or in performing CPR.
Evaluate problem situations with judgment and discretion and report to RN or provider.
Perform mathematical calculations in medication preparation and administration.
Manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
Document in a clear and concise fashion with appropriate grammar and word usage.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, supervisors, and other personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and word usage.
Respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions and auditory auscultation.
Respond and react to visual observation.
Quickly and accurately manipulate a keyboard.
Learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations.
Work in a team environment.
Delegate and accept delegation.

Your LPN Education and Experience are valued at Meridian:

Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Indiana or current licensure as a practical nurse in another state with evidence of application for Indiana licensure.
Two years of previous LPN experience preferred.
A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

Why You should choose Meridian for your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health.
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
401k with Company match.
Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education.
Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs.
Merit-based pay compensation plans.
Work-life harmony.

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.

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