Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic Lead - Primary Rural Health

CHRISTUS Health; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to lead and support nursing care for patients across acute to chronic settings. The role includes directing nursing activities under supervision and coordinating patient referrals and authorization processes.

The position emphasizes teamwork, professional accountability, and collaboration with physicians, hospital staff, and management to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the LPN program is required.
• LPN license in the state of employment is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision, aligned with care plans and physician orders.
• Coordinate all patient referrals and processing of referral authorizations.
• Demonstrate behaviors of trust, respect, and teamwork with clinical and non-clinical staff and management.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Referral coordination

Leadership

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Summary:

This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent, and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders. Referral Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating all patient referrals and processing all requests for referral authorizations. Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates, and management.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Education/Skills

• Graduate of the LPN program required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPN in the state of employment required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time