Infusion Clinic RN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support patient care under the supervision of clinic leadership. The role includes measuring vital signs, preparing patients for assessment, and documenting findings in the Electronic Medical Record.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and compliance with policy. The position requires a valid Louisiana nursing license and current BLS certification, with duties that include patient advocacy, safety, and

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care under supervision per policy and procedure.
• Assess and document patient condition, vital signs and responses to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and accurate medical records in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients under supervision and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Measure and record vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Document in the patient record and ensure accuracy of data.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed RN in Louisiana

BLS for Health Care Providers

Job description

General Duties

• Participate in the care of patients under the supervision of the manager/director and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Measure and record appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age.
• Identify abnormal values based on age and developmental level and report findings to the appropriate medical provider.
• Assist with patient arrival, scheduling new and follow‑up appointments, and facilitate a smooth patient exit from the clinic.
• Prepare patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and report immediately in accordance with policy.
• Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.
• Perform non‑complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes, according to clinic policy and documented competency.
• Provide comfort to patients with consideration of age and special needs.
• Prepare equipment, test for safety prior to use, and clean and disinfect equipment following hospital policy.
• Administer prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via the ordered route in accordance with department policy.
• Collect, prepare and secure specimens for point‑of‑care clinic testing and/or transport when necessary.
• May perform point‑of‑care testing per Laboratory Point‑of‑Care Testing Guidelines.
• Maintain medication inventory, ensure proper disposal of expired medications, and store medications according to department policy.
• Maintain refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs to ensure proper storage environment for all medications and vaccines.
• Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines.
• Complete proper paperwork, including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
• Maintain privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure in the absence of staff.
• Navigate the Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, update patient demographic data, and schedule follow‑up appointments.
• Prepare safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee.
• Assist others with information, direction or help as required.
• Consult and keep clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements and problems.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Assist with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure patient safety during clinic visits per hospital policy.
• Maintain a clean clinic working environment.
• Implement standard and transmission‑based precautions as per hospital policy.
• Perform hand hygiene as outlined in hospital policy.
• Report any safety hazards or violations in the patient or clinic environment to the clinic manager or designee.
• Participate in the quality improvement process, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds.
• Participate in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider/licensed practitioner.
• Operate equipment including computers, printers, scanners and fax machines.
• Obtain medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider.
• Scan outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
• Answer the telephone and route calls promptly to the appropriate person.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
• Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.