LPN/CMA - Southside Podiatry & Foot Surgery

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Bon Secours!****Job Summary:**The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care provided during appointments.**Essential Functions:**+ Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs+ Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice+ Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained+ Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse+ Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested+ Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions+ Other duties as assigned**Certifications:**+ Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure+ Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association**Experience:**+ One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)**Skills & Abilities:**+ Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients+ Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team+ Strong interpersonal communication and organization skillsBon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans+ Prescription drug coverage+ Flexible spending accounts+ Life insurance w/AD&D+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible+ Paid time off+ Educational Assistance+ And much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status**S** **cheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Work Shift:**Days/Afternoons (United States of America)**Department:**SPN - Podiatry - Richmond Specialty Care_All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for_ Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, _which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email_ _recruitment@mercy.com._ _If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@mercy.com_ _._Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (http://BSMHealth.org) and is a not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Ministries and founded by the Sisters of Bon Secours. With operations in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida and New York, Bon Secours owns, manages, or joint ventures 20 hospitals and 27 post-acute care facilities or agencies including skilled nursing facilities, home care and hospice services, and assisted living facilities. Consistent with its commitment to alleviate human suffering, Bon Secours has developed more than 800 affordable housing units for low income families.Bon Secours has more than 24,000 employees and has been recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for six consecutive years. The Mission of Bon Secours is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. For more information, visit www.BonSecours.com .

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