Licensed Practical Nurse \"LPN\"

SWLA Center for Health Services; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plan

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES seeks an LPN to join the Nursing Support team. You will participate in direct patient care, assist physicians, collect information, prepare exam rooms, and support total patient care under supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications include graduation from practical nursing program, Louisiana LPN licensure, BLS/IV certification, and ability to maintain professional image and accurate documentation in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate and completion of Practical Nursing program.
• Current Louisiana LPN license and BLS/IV certification.
• Competency exam passed and ability to maintain professional image.
• Ability to complete paperwork with proper grammar and clarity.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and minimize waiting time in the exam area.
• Collect information to assist physician in care and evaluation.
• Assist with procedures, administer medications within scope, and draw labs.
• Interpret physician instructions to patients and families.
• Arrange follow-up care and reschedule no-show patients.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in training and health promotion activities.
• Perform additional duties as prescribed by leadership.
• Support quality health services and assist clinic operations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient interaction

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS/IV Certification

Job description

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LPN

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Support

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Nursing Officer

SUMMARY:

In keeping with standards recognized by both NCQA Medical Home Recognition and JACHO, SWLA has created teams of professionals to care for the clinical needs of patients who choose SWLA as their primary care provider. The team consists of physicians, mid-level practitioners and the nursing support which is described in this job description. Given the nature of the duties required by the nursing support personnel, SWLA will recruit and hire applicable personnel in the categories of Medical Assistant, Certified and non-certified, and Licensed Practical Nurses. Salary will be adjusted for education, licensing acquisition and experience.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Graduate. Successful completion of Practical Nursing course from an accredited Technical School.
2. Successful completion of all requirements of Louisiana Board of Practical Nursing must be met if applicable. Current State Licensure if applicable.
3. Current BLS/IV Certification. CEU’S or equivalent contact hours for re-licensure or re-certification, if applicable. Must successfully complete a competency exam.
4. Must maintain a professional attitude under pressure.
5. Employ correct grammatical English and write legibly in order to complete appropriate paper work.
6. Present a professional image and be able to maintain the highest level of quality patient and community relations in representing the foundation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team.
2. Responsible to greet patients and ensure that they do not spend excess waiting time in the exam room.
3. Responsible for the collection of necessary information concerning the patient in order to assist the physician in providing medical care. Necessary information is inclusive of Chief Complaint, any specific physical or clinical complaints that may necessitate cursory evaluation of the patient.
4. Ensure that patients are properly disrobed for the type of visit that they are being evaluated for.
5. Assist the physician with necessary procedures and examinations, gives medications within scope of practice as ordered by the physician, draws laboratory specimens and carries our assigned duties in providing total patient care.
6. Responsible for the interpretation of physician’s instructions to the patient and/or family to meet immediate health needs.
7. Responsible for the arrangements for follow-up care when required for patients’ needs.
8. Responsible for calling the patients who have “no-showed” their visit, to reschedule their appointments.
9. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of exam rooms, clinic equipment, supplies and environment for general operations.
10. Participates in training and health promotion activities as a member of the health team.
11. Performs additional duties as prescribed by the Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer and assigned Medical Provider.
12. Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health services are being rendered by clinic.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive pay, and our benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

SCHEDULE:

All medical staff follow our clinic operational hours.

• Monday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Tuesday 8:00 am to 5;30 pm
• Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Saturday Closed
• Sunday Closed