Medical Assistant or LPN
Franciscan Health·Morgan County, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Morgan County, Indiana
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 clinical environment.
Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus 1201 Hadley Rd Mooresville, Indiana 46158 The MA or 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.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT MA or LPN, Impact Center of Mooresville, Part-time, 30 hours per week (8-330) Monday through Thursday.
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.
Required Associate's Degree Licensed Practical Nurse Program Required Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse Program 1 year LPN or related experience Preferred Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely 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. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have an Associate's or Diploma from a Licensed Practical Nurse program and a valid LPN state license. One year of LPN or related experience is required, and BLS certification is preferred.
Market context
In Indiana, medical assistant and LPN roles are commonly tied to ongoing outpatient, primary care, and specialty care staffing needs, so demand is often steady. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for both formal training and quick credentialing, including an associate degree or LPN license and, for medical assistants, certification within six months of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential timeline and prepare examples of patient-facing experience before applying.
