Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

disability and life insurance

paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Job summary

Start Corporation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Houma clinic to support busy clinical workflows and deliver quality patient care. The LPN will assist providers, monitor medications, and help maintain efficient day-to-day operations in a community clinic setting.

Minimum requirements include an LPN license in Louisiana, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and 18+ years of age, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in Louisiana
• Be over 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
• Participate in setting treatment plan goals/objectives. Conduct healthcare screenings and assessments. Interview clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
• Enter information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
• Consult with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.

Skills

LPN license LA

CPR certification

Driver's license

18+ years old

Prior experience preferred

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

We are seeking highly motivated and dependable LPN for our Houma clinic! The LPN will support clinical workflow in an extremely busy medical clinic, be responsible for providing quality patient care, assisting providers, and ensuring efficient day-to-day clinic operations.

Minimum Requirements

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

Core Competencies

• Participates on 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.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.

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.
• Participate in setting treatment plan goals/objectives. Conducts healthcare screenings and assessments. Interviews clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
• Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
• Consult with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.

Benefits include:

• 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