Job Description

Text 6030 to 765-523-4622 to Quick Apply for this LPN opportunity!

Pay starting at $20 or more an hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
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.

We are currently seeking a full time School Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our School based clinic located in Delaware county.

Key Responsibilities of a School Based LPN:

• Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients 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.
• Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
• Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.
• 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 vital signs and other point-of-care testing. Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients' services during treatment planning.
• Assist with maintenance of student health records, providing annual screenings, testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.
• Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room, physician offices, pharmacies, and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions, labs, testing, and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
• Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.

We are seeking School Based LPN candidates with the following qualities:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse who has successfully completed an Accredited Nursing Program and is currently licensed by the State of Indiana.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy
• Two (2) years nursing experience required

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based LPN candidates:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian 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.

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