At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

　　Job Summary:

　　The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs

　　Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice

　　Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained

　　Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse

　　Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested

　　Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Education:

　　Vocational/ Technical Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing (required)Certifications:

　　Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

　　IV Therapy card (preferred)

　　Experience:

　　One year of previous experience in a physician’s office or ambulatory care setting (required)

　　One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or health/hospice (preferred, not required)

　　Skills & Abilities:

　　Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients

　　Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team

　　Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]