Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic Occupational Medicine

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an LPN to provide patient care following established standards, assist physicians and staff, and coordinate daily patient flow.

You will schedule procedures and referrals, prepare exam rooms, document patient histories and vitals, and support care across age groups under supervision. Must have LA LPN license and BLS certification; English proficiency and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments.
• Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues.
• Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient history, vital signs, immunizations and allergies.
• Prepares, stocks and cleans exam room and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups.
• Assists physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
• Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling, chart management, providing information and instructions to patients, and coordinating patient flow.
• Prepares exam room and assists physician during examination, treatment and testing of patient.
• Administers prescribed medications/treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKG's and assist with flex sigmoidoscopies.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high-quality health care services.
• Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Accredited LPN program

Job description

Job Description

LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician, nurse, and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Job Description

LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician, nurse, and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
• Observes, records and reports (to physician) patient's condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments. Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues.
• Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient history, vital signs, immunizations and allergies. Prepares, stocks and cleans exam room and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Coordination of Care:
• Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups. Assists physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
• Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling, chart management, providing information and instructions to patients, and coordinating patient flow.
• Prepares exam room and assists physician during examination, treatment and testing of patient.
• Quality:
• Administers prescribed medications/treatments in accordance with nursing standards. May perform phlebotomy and EKG's and assist with flex sigmoidoscopies.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high-quality health care services.
• Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited LPN school

Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake Health provides care for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. We are a nonprofit, Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge with more than 7,500 employees and more than 2,900 active physicians, including more than 600 employed physicians.

We are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. Being our best earns us the trust and loyalty of our community, and our culture of excellence is directly tied to our mission. We believe in the value of receiving a broad range of healthcare from one trusted provider, and we pursue and provide a comprehensive range of advanced programs, treatments and technologies.