What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2862 position at Meridian Health Services?
Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare
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Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole-person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.
Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide services in our Residential Addictions Recovery Center located in Richmond, Indiana. This Licensed Practical Nurse position will work as Needed: Hours of operation: Mon. thru Fri. 12-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 8a-2p. Weekend rotation required. Some travel required for trainings and coverage when needed.
Key Responsibilities for Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Licensed Practical Nurse Responds to requests from residents' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
- Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
- Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
- Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
- Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
- Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurse candidates with the following qualities:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Indiana required
- One (1) year experience in Nursing required
- Experience in substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. All individuals who join Meridian are required to have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.
Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.