LPN - Defiance Primary Care Clinic

This is a full-time position working 36 to 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. No weekends or holidays. 

Essential Functions:

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice provider.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and records their medical histories.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Education Requirement:

Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

BLS, required.

Skills:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care.
• Positive, effective, and age appropriate interaction skills with patient/family, physicians and other health care team member.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% of time (0.5-2.5 hours)

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% of time (2.6-5 hours)

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% of time (5.1-12 hours +)

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"