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Mercy
Primary Care Assistant LPN - FT, Days
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$31,164 / year median in Missouri
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Company:
Mercy Location:
Cape Girardeau, MO Career Level:
Entry Level Industries:
Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description Find your calling at Mercy! Job Profile Summary Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care LPN works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care LPN will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
Location Mercy Hospital Southeast- Primary Care Clinic 817 S MT Auburn Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Hours/Schedule Full-Time (40-hrs per week),Days Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.Licensure:
Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.Preferred Experience:
6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Works well as a member of a team and willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight