Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Colon Rectal Surgical Clinic

100 LCMC Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center in New Orleans is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position in the Colon Rectal Surgical Clinic. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with procedures, and support care coordination within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and age-appropriate, compassionate care. Candidates must be licensed in Louisiana and hold BLS certification, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program required.
• Current Louisiana LPN license in good standing.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and vaccinations per provider orders.
• Document treatments, tests, and procedures in the EMR.
• Assist with patient examinations, flow, and scheduling.
• Support care coordination and patient education.
• Maintain safety, infection prevention, and equipment standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Louisiana LPN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Colon Rectal Surgical Clinic Full-Time | University Medical Center | New Orleans, LA

Your job is more than a job. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Colon Rectal Surgical Clinic Full-Time | University Medical Center | New Orleans, LA Make Every Patient Encounter Count Some people see a clinic visit as another appointment. You see it as an opportunity to comfort, educate, advocate, and care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll be a vital member of a collaborative healthcare team, helping patients navigate their care journey while ensuring safe, high-quality clinical outcomes. From administering medications and assisting with procedures to supporting patients through every stage of care, you'll be at the heart of creating exceptional patient experiences. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about women's health, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives
• Work alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals
• Combine hands-on patient care with care coordination and education
• Join a supportive, patient-centered team committed to excellence
• Grow your career within a leading healthcare organization

What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Participating in patient care under the supervision and collaboration of the healthcare team.
• Measuring and documenting vital signs while identifying and reporting abnormal findings.
• Assisting with clinic flow, including patient check-in, procedures, scheduling, and discharge.
• Preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administering medications and vaccinations according to provider orders and departmental policies.
• Performing non-complex clinical procedures, including simple dressing changes, within scope and competency.
• Recognizing emergencies and responding appropriately according to organizational protocols.
• Observing and reporting signs or symptoms of abuse and neglect in accordance with policy.
• Providing comfort-focused care with consideration for patient age and individual needs.
• Collecting, preparing, securing, and transporting specimens for testing.
• Performing point-of-care testing according to laboratory guidelines.
• Maintaining medication inventory, monitoring expiration dates, and ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Monitoring refrigerator and freezer logs to maintain vaccine and medication integrity.
• Preparing, testing, cleaning, and disinfecting clinic equipment according to established standards.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Documenting clinical tasks, treatments, testing, and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Completing required quality control documentation for waived testing procedures.
• Reviewing laboratory and radiology results through the EMR.
• Updating patient demographic information and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Maintaining HIPAA compliance and safeguarding patient health information.
• Preparing safety and incident reports when necessary.

Professionalism & Team Support

• Maintain open communication with providers, clinic leadership, and colleagues.
• Keep clinic managers informed of patient care needs, operational concerns, and workflow issues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.

Safety & Infection Prevention

• Following standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Supporting compliance with safety, infection prevention, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Reporting safety concerns and environmental hazards promptly.Participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and Environment of Care (EOC) rounds.
• Promoting a culture of safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

Administrative & Clerical Support

• Gathering clinical documentation for provider review.
• Obtaining medical records from outside facilities when needed.
• Scanning documents into the electronic medical record.
• Utilizing office equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Answering and routing incoming calls professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting scheduling and clinic workflow activities.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Louisiana License
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification (American Heart Association)
• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI/NCI-CPI) (NOEH employees will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.)

Bring Your Compassion. Advance Women's Health. At LCMC Health, every patient interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and compassionate approach will help deliver exceptional care to the women and families we serve.

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.