Compassionate LPN: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

SouthStar; Opelousas, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthStar is seeking an energetic Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under the direction of a Provider in Opelousas, LA. The ideal candidate is flexible, has a positive attitude, and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording vitals, assisting with treatments, administering medications, injections, wound care, and collaborating with providers to ensure seamless care.

Qualifications

• Educate and prepare patients for examinations, document vitals and history.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by providers.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to treat patients and manage care.
• Authorize medication refills and provide prescription information as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vitals and history, and provide treatment as applicable.
• Assist in determining medical problems, initiate IVs, and administer fluids and meds per orders.
• Collaborate with providers, assist during examinations, injections, sutures, dressings.
• Authorize refills and relay prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, wound care per orders.
• Collect blood/tissue samples, log results, and perform in-house testing.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Document patient care in EMR systems and forms.
• Schedule tests and follow-up visits.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

Electronic medical records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

SouthStar is seeking an energetic Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under the direction of a Provider in Opelousas, LA. The ideal candidate is flexible, has a positive attitude, and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording vitals, assisting with treatments, administering medications, injections, wound care, and collaborating with providers to ensure seamless care.