Licensed Practical Nurse

SouthStar; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, recording vitals and history, assisting with procedures, administering medications and injections, managing wounds, drawing blood, and coordinating care with providers and the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• License: Current LPN license with BLS certification.
• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vitals and history.
• Assist with procedures, injections, and wound care per provider orders.
• Collect blood and specimens; document care and test results.
• Schedule tests and follow-ups; coordinate with care team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. The ideal LPN candidate is energetic, flexible, has a positive attitude and above all else, has a passion for patient care!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination, records vitals and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Assist in determining medical problems, initiates and maintains intravenous lines, administers fluids and medications as directed through provider orders
• Collaborate with providers and other medical staff when examining or treating patients, giving injections, removing sutures, and applying splints and dressings
• Authorize medication refills as per providers direction and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests and follow-up appointments
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate/License: Current LPN license.Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience: A minimum of one - three years of relevant experience is preferred.

Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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