Licensed Practical Nurse

David Raines Community Health Center; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 holidays

Paid time off

Loan repayment

Continuing education

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs, NPs, or physicians. The LPN will assess patients, administer medications, and help maintain a safe, organized clinic environment.

The position requires a Louisiana LPN license and BLS; experience with electronic health records (NextGen or similar) is preferred. We value teamwork and patient-centered care within the SBHC calendar year.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Must have Louisiana LPN/VN license and current credentialing.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Experience with electronic health records preferred (NextGen or similar).

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist with specimen collection as ordered.
• Notify physician of urgent care needs and changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications per physician orders and policy.
• Prepare patients for examinations and maintain clean, safe exam rooms.
• Transcribe orders and document information in medical records.
• Assist with clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Observation skills

Emergency response

Education

Nursing diploma

LPN license LA

BLS certified

Tools

NextGen EHR

EHR experience

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Shreveport, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1672

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic and skilled nursing care to the patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. The LPN assists with emergency medical situations and document medications, treatments, and patient education. The LPN assists with medical management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts, maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized, safe environment.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tested specimens if required, such as urine pregnancy test, and urine dipstick, hematocrits, and blood glucose.
• Informs Physician of any patients having urgent care needs.
• Observes changes in patient's condition and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated. Intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergency.
• Checks charts for completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records. Prepares patient for examination or procedures.
• Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to physician's order and clinic policy.
• Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director.
• Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
• Transcribes physician's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records.
• Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
• Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
• Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned. Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Employment would be a full-time (40) hours per week/ non-exempt position during the SBHC calendar school year as established and approved by the governing school board.
• SBHC employees are only paid for hours worked during the time SBHC are open.SBHC employees are not paid during the summer when SBHC/schools are closed.
• Work schedules are generally Monday thru Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May). Work schedules are not a contract of employment and may change at the needs of the DRCHC.
• Assists in performing clerical duties as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in related duties.
• Must have Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• BLS required (American Heart Association).
• FQHC or Healthcare experience.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.