Lead LPN - Outpatient Clinic (Day Shift)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time day schedule in Lake Charles, LA. The LPN will support providers, coordinate practice operations, and ensure quality patient care in the Memorial Medical Group - Surgery & Trauma unit.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Louisiana LPN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, with PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed in State of Louisiana as LPN.
• Certified CPR, required.
• Specialty specific such as PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in clinical nursing, including leadership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and serves as a resource for the practice team.
• Maintains ongoing clinical knowledge through continuing education.
• Monitors patient flow and optimizes practice visit times.
• Prepares staff and materials for next-day operations.
• Greet patients, escort to exam rooms, and prepare patients for exams.
• Obtain and record intake information in the EMR.
• Administer medications per licensure and training.
• Perform tests in the office and as ordered.
• Adhere to universal precautions and aseptic technique.
• Document critical lab values and adverse reactions in the provider note.
• Do computer order entry in the Clinic Information System and EMR.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Assist in daily cleaning and inventory management.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed in State of Louisiana as LPN

Certified CPR, required

Specialty specific such as PALS preferred

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in clinical nursing

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time day schedule in Lake Charles, LA. The LPN will support providers, coordinate practice operations, and ensure quality patient care in the Memorial Medical Group - Surgery & Trauma unit.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Louisiana LPN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, with PALS preferred.