Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 6117

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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.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide services in our Residential Addictions Recovery Center located in Richmond, Indiana. This position will work (shift details here).

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. Travel up to 25% may be required for coverage and training.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responds to requests from residents' 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.
• 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 B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Indiana required
• One (1) year experience in Nursing required
• Experience in substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred

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.