Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Congestive Heart Failure Clinic - St. Joseph

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

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. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency within the practice ensuring policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines are met.

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyzes the assessment data, evaluates patient's condition, and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patient's plan of care.
• Provides education to patients, families, and staff members, in conjunction with other healthcare entities, under the direction of the provider or manager.
• Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patient's plan of care.
• Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures as well as the state requirements with which they are licensed in.
• LPNs in a lead position serve as subject matter experts and clinical and professional mentors within the practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)

Skills:

• 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
• Take and document vital signs
• Room patients
• Monitor patient conditions during in-office treatment(s)
• Document patients' medical records
• Administer medications/vaccinations within scope
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Manage patient messages and communications (e.g., in-basket, MyChart messages)
• Schedule tests and appointments
• Telephonic patient triage
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship Building
• Time management
• Dependability
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Accountability

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Department: Heart Failure Clinic - St. Joseph