Licensed Practical Nurse

Start Corporation; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 holidays per year

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Start Corporation, a Louisiana-based nonprofit, seeks an LPN to provide patient-centered nursing care within scope of practice. The role includes conducting screenings and assessments, using the nursing process, and entering data into the Electronic Health Record for all client services.

Ideal candidates hold a Louisiana LPN license with CPR certification; driving is required and prior nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Louisiana LPN license required.
• Must be over 18.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Prior nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care within scope of practice.
• Conduct healthcare screenings and assessments.
• Enter client services into the EHR timely.
• Provide direct clinical services using approved interventions.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
• May assist with clinical consultations, reviews, or auditing records.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license - State of Louisiana

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The LPN will provide nursing care within scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. They will also conduct healthcare screenings and assessments. While also entering information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana
• Be over 18 years of age
• Posses a valid driver's license
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience preferred

Core Competencies

• Participates in a multidisciplinary team by providing primary and/or behavioral health care to clients according to the scope of licensure.
• Administers and monitors medications according to prescriber's orders. Identifies and reports any concerns related to medication adherence , misuse, and /or adverse reactions.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency/ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions and impact.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
• Conducts healthcare screenings and assessments.
• Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
• Provides direct clinical services using approved interventions.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees
• a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.