LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - OBGYN OFFICE

Company: Memorial Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - OBGYN OFFICE



Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States of America
Req #4686



Thursday, July 27, 2023




Status: Flex Time - 48 hours
Hours: 8A-4:30P M-F
In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This position directs and guides patient education. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED required
  
• Completion of an accredited LPN school
  
• Healthcare experience preferred
  
• Licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or West Virginia
  
• BLS certification required
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical setting, knowledge and skills
  
• Knowledge in documenting and maintaining electronic health records
  Job Functions:
  
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to contribute to a nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient through knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. Under the direction of the provider, responsible for providing and recording sample medications to patients. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, including administration technique, action, dosage, and side effects.
  
• Identifies patient care problems and communicates them to the provider by observing patients. Documents patient intake including vital statistics, verification of allergies, past history, updated medication list, and review of system findings as stated by patient or delegate. Performs assigned nursing procedures and treatments as ordered and within scope of practice with appropriate, timely documentation. Assists in patient education as needed
  
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care by authenticating all entries in the medical records and maintains office records and logs as directed by the supervisor.
  
• Collect specimens and appropriately fills out forms in accordance with department/unit standards
  
• Submits prescriptions under the provider's direction and ensures that all prescriptions that are called, written or sent electronically to the pharmacy are documented in the patient medical record at the time of execution after an appropriate physician order is given.
  
• Maintains compliance in RQI.
  
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Minimum hiring rate for this position is listed below.
  Benefits
  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
  
  
  • Medical Insurance - PPO & HDHP
    
  • Dental and Vison Insurance
    
  • Health Saving Account
    
  • Flexible Spending Account
    
  • Dependent Care
    
  • Pension Plan - Defined Contribution
    
  • 403b Retirement Plan
    
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
    
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    
  • Vacation Time
    
  • Sick Time
    
  • Holiday Pay & Premium
    
  • Shift Differential
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    
  • Tuition Repayment
    
  • Performance & Market Increases
    
  • Relocation Package, if applicable
    
    This position is patient facing and/or requires close interaction with other employees, or other factors that would compel mandatory vaccinations unless otherwise approved for a medical or religious exemption.
    
    Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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    Other details
    
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      Job Family
      Clinical
      
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      Job Function
      Frontline Employee
      
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      Pay Type
      Hourly
      
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      Min Hiring Rate
      $18.15
      
      
      
      
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      The Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system governed by a volunteer board of community members that are committed to providing comprehensive services that meet the needs of our region. We work in innovative ways to meet the healthcare challenges of today, while preparing for the health needs of our communities in the future. Our dedicated physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff work to provide compassionate, patient-centered care with some of the most advanced technology and treatment options available in healthcare today.
      Memorial Health System is comprised of a network of two hospitals with a freestanding emergency department, four surgery centers, two cancer centers, and primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. With our mission to bring a full continuum of health services, provided with excellence, to the communities within the region, we strive to reach our vision to be an unparalleled service leader and the region's preferred provider of health services.
      
      - Marietta Memorial Hospital is a 199-bed trauma level 3 hospital with an emergency department, two surgery centers, physician offices, and Strecker Cancer Center located in Marietta, Ohio.
      - Selby General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with an emergency department and a focus on providing orthopedic care to patients with a surgery center and inpatient rehabilitation services.
      - Belpre Medical Campus comprised of a freestanding emergency department and a variety of outpatient services such as pain management, oncology, endoscopy, IV therapy, and physical therapy, just to name a few.
      - Wayne Street Medical Campus is a physician office complex that provides ease and convenience to patients to obtain services from primary care to specialties such as audiology, ENT, pediatrics, OB/GYN and allergy and immunology.
      As our services continue to grow, so does our need for experienced registered nurses. We are looking for skilled, compassionate nurses that exude our Standards of Excellence to:
      

      • Seek to understand needs and strive to exceed expectations
        
      • Keep the patient at the center of everything we do
        
      • Treat all people with courtesy and respect
        
      • Show care and compassion in everything we do and say
        
      • Connect with every person to build a trusting relationship
        To find out more about our health system, please visit us at .
        

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