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Medical Assistant or LPN

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

#Clinic Setting #BLS #Vital Signs #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Wound Care

Quick overview

The role involves assessing patient health status, recording medical histories, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of RNs and physicians. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing basic treatments, and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's degree and a professional certificate in Nursing or Patient Care, along with a valid LPN state license. Two years of experience in nursing or patient care is required, and BLS certification is preferred.

associate degreeprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient ChartingBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient Care PlanningWound DressingCatheterizationMedical History RecordingIntravenous Fluids

Job description

Franciscan Health Carmel 12188 B N Meridian St Carmel, Indiana 46032 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) of Franciscan works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and physicians in the clinic setting.
This position contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals, participating in the development of the plan of care, implementing the appropriate care methods, and maintaining a safe and effective environment for all.
WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois.
Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.
Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.
With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest.
Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers.
Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care.
Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs, and in collaboration with the Physician and Registered Nurse.
Interview patients and record their medical history.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Administer prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Qualifications Required Associate's Degree Nursing / Patient Care Required Certificate Nursing / Patient Care 2 years Nursing/Patient Care Preferred Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Medical Assistant or LPN

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