LPN- Middletown, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse

Company Overview: Children's Medical Center, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents in the Middletown area. Children's Medical Center, Inc. is a division of CareCloud Practice Management a subsidiary of CareCloud Inc.

Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform a wide array of patient care activities and accommodative services for pediatric practice patients. This individual will provide clinical assistance to physicians working in the practice following established standards, practices and protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients including parent and patient education, obtaining history, vital signs, and administering prescribed medications, vaccines and treatments in accordance with accepted nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Follows appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Accurately gather and record patient history. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Accurately records physician order in patient chart as needed. Accurately enters patient vitals, tests and examination results.
• Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of supplies and gathering necessary equipment for procedures.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Provides training to other clinical (Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants) and administrative staff as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Organization skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Performs related work as required for business operations.
• Performs lab quality controls within COLA Standards.
• Performs laboratory testing, enters lab results accurately, and understands trouble shooting for laboratory procedures.

Triage nursing duties as assigned by Nurse Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have current, unrestricted, State Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Must possess knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
• Ability to educate patients and develop self-care programs.
• Understanding of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Education and Experience

• Degree from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
• Must have current, unrestricted, State Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Keep current on Ohio CEU's for LPN license requirements.
• Nursing experience preferred.

Equipment Used

• Pediatric examination, diagnostic and treatment equipment.

Interaction

Individual may interact with patients, families, co-workers and the general public. May expect exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. May require individuals to work in outside elements to provide patient care due to business needs.

Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion as well as manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. May require lifting or carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. May require working under stressful conditions or irregular hours on occasion.

EEO Statement: CareCloud is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. CareCloud prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants because of race, religion, color, gender (including gender or sexual identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, equipment, and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

ADA Statement: CareCloud is fully compliant with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions under the guidance of the ADA.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that you may be asked by your managers to perform other duties.

Benefits: CareCloud recognizes the importance of benefits and wellness for employees and their families. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for employees' individual needs (including domestic partners).

• Healthcare A choice of medical plans designed to meet your individual needs
• Dental & Vision
• 401(K)
• Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)
• Company-paid life insurance (accidental and supplemental coverage at low cost)
• Company-paid Short and Long term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays