Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse) Internal Medicine

Benefits: At Wright State Physicians our core values are Wisdom, Integrity, and Compassion. We value our employees, patients, and students as our most important mission/purpose. We offer a competitive salary and excellent full-time benefits, including:

• Medical Insurance with HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Sick Pay and Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission with Wright State University
• A generous 7.5% company contribution to an employee 401(a) with 100% vesting
• 403(b)
• and more!

LPN Job Description

General Summary: A non-exempt position responsible for providing nursing care under the direction of physicians.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
2. Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
3. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, dispensed/prescribed medication, and test results in medical records.
4. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice/instructions.
5. Triages incoming telephone calls; provides instructions to patient and family regarding treatment.
6. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment; maintains accounting of pharmaceutical samples and controlled drugs.
7. Schedules surgeries and tests as needed and ordered by physician.
8. Shares team responsibilities to meet clinical operational needs and assists with cross coverage as needed.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an approved practical nursing program; state-Licensed Practical Nurse. Must possess current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).