Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Health Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Health Care (Meyersdale Medical Center) 
 

Job Type: Part-time | Daylight 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM two days a week

Your experience matters 

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

We are a Primary Care office, Family Practice in Meyersdale PA. This particular position will be primarily for our Telephone Triage. Answering incoming calls from patients regarding test results, problems, giving medical advice,  and will also be trained to room for a provider, to give injections, perform EKGs, and perform other nursing duties. 

How you'll contribute 

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Provides direct patient care in a personalized, efficient manner with respect for spiritual and cultural differences.

• Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant.

• Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patient for exam.

• Obtains vital signs prior to the patient being seen by the physician.

• Performs EKGs as directed by the physician, CRNP, or Physician Assistant. 

• Assists Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant with exam and procedures as requested.

• Assists in patient care, pre and post procedure clinic visits.

• Determines nursing care needs of the patient. 

• Answers all incoming phone calls in a courteous manner, taking accurate messages and routing them accordingly and in a timely fashion.  Triaging patient telephone inquiries.

• Develops implements and updates nursing care plans under the direction of the physician, CRNP, or physician assistant. 

• Handles patient telephone inquiries. Telephones prescription order to pharmacy, as needed.

• Performs specials tests i.e. audiometry, eye tests, and EKG's.

• Performs on-site laboratory testing.

• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts and updates flow sheets.

• Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meeting and staff meetings. 

• Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety. 

• Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume and demands.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

• Coordinates with Home Health and other outside agencies to meet patient needs.

• Coordinates and orients new nursing personnel with regards to office set-up, requirements, associated activities and procedures. 

• Coordinates special activities with the hospital, i.e. direct admissions from the office or any other unique requirements.

• Requests medical records from other facilities as needed.

• Monthly inventory of exam rooms for expiring supplies.

• Responsible for nursing competencies.

• Obtains prior authorizations for medicines as needed.

• Faxes out reports, receives incoming faxes and distributes accordingly.

• Obtains BLS certification through American Heart Association.

• All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with qualifications.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a current state LPN license and be a graduate of a practical nurse program. Additional requirements include:

• Two or Three years in a physician office setting preferred

More about Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center 

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education to the Meyersdale community through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.