Licensed practical nurse health care

Join The Centerstone Health Services TeamCenterstone Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and is rapidly growing to serve people in multiple counties across south central and eastern Indiana. We are dedicated to providing affordable and accessible, high quality, integrated healthcare to those most in need in our communities. Our vision is to inspire and build healthy lives through superior care, collaboration, and the reduction of barriers for those we serve. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone Health Services team!Job DescriptionSummary Of PositionAssists the physician(s) with patients. This includes preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and x-ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients. Assists physician(s) in all special procedures, including minor surgery, as required. Removes sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by physician(s). Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results, giving allergy shots, immunizations. Can authorize and dispense medications prescribed by the doctor.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN, NP, and/or Physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment, under the supervision of a RN, NP, and/or Physician, on all patients as per policy. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.Demonstrates the ability to assist Nurse Practitioners/Physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a RN, NP and/or Physician.Identified and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.Meets current documentation standards and policies.Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards.Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to Nurse Practitioner; Ensures an adequate stock of supplies, including vaccines.Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.Response is appropriate to the patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.Basic computer knowledge.Graduate of accredited LPN programYears of ExperienceOne to three years of experience preferred.Physical RequirementsTask Percentage of Time/FrequencyStanding - 20%Sitting - 80%Squatting - occasionalDriving - occasionalKneeling - occasionalLifting - occasionalBending - occasionalTime Type:Full timePay Range:$19.10--$26.80Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.