Purchase ENT - LPN

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

LPN

Paducah area

Full time/First shift

The LPN assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments, diagnostic procedures and routine duties. Functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to patients of all ages.

• Perform EKG's, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy.

• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner.

• Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner.

• Administer medications per physician order.

• Assist physician with exams/procedures.

• Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary.

• Report maintenance needs to manager.

• Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefits Package

• 401k Plan with Match

• Certification/Education Reimbursement

• University partnerships for continuing education

• Term and LTC insurance

• 40 hours of PTO on day of hire

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program

• BCLS required

• Minimum two years of direct patient care experience preferred