Clinical Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Youngstown Cardiology - Medical Office

Lead Lpn

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing physician support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the physician. This position supports the Practice Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by physicians and staff.

Monitors patient flow and takes appropriate action to optimize practice visit times; communicates delays to patients.

Receives patients from the waiting room, escorts to the exam room, prepares patient for exam.

Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, major complaint, medication and allergies

Collects various specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) by following proper specimen collection, storing and recording protocols.

Administers medications as governed by licensure, training and demonstrate competency.

Performs quarterly audits and reports outcomes to hospital Performance Improvement Department (ex: Infection Control).

Required Minimum Education: 2 year Associates Degree

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Licensed in State of Ohio as LPN with M-IV certification, BLS

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in clinical nursing, including clinical experience directly related to that of assigned practice

Experience in nursing leadership desired. Experience in an outpatient environment, or physician's practice strongly desired.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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.