At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

LPN

Eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus!

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s/ resident’s/client’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care. The LPN coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts initial interview following referral from ENT physician, orienting, and educating the patients regarding tests to be performed and treatments to be provided.

• Operates under supervision of individual practice managers, Allergy coordinator and physicians.

• Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians.

• Schedules ongoing immunotherapy, as required.

• Mixes vials for current allergy patients and gives scheduled injections.

• Orders allergen supplies for the Allergy Department.

• Updates or populates patient chart with relevant medical data; documents in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) any patient information.

• Ensure a physician is always on premises during the operation of the Allergy Clinic.

• Ensure compliance with all provisions of the Allergy Department : Following AAOA and USP 797 guidelines.

• Schedule testing and injections for individual Allergy Department.

• Obtain Referrals for Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy.

• Conduct percutaneous and intradermal allergy testing.

Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures and the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Current LPN licensure in the state of the work place. IV certification may be required for certain specialties.

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

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