Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology Clinic

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in an in-house clinical setting in Opelousas, LA.

The role includes interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, venipuncture, injections, and coordinating with physicians for tests and lab work.

Qualifications

• > Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• < CPR required.
• < Vocational/Technical degree in required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health and educates patients.
• Reviews medical charts and communicates with patients and families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG and in-office testing (HgA1c, lipids, glucose, urinalysis).
• Maintains supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists physician with procedures and COVID screenings.
• Answers phone calls and returns calls promptly.

Skills

Patient interview

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Injections

Medication administration

Patient education

Medical records

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

HgA1c machine

Lipid machine

Urinalysis machine

Glucometer

Printer/Copier/Fax machine

Multiline telephone system

EKG machine

Job description

Full time position available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Patient education.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG.
• Performs in office testing such as but not limited to: HgA1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, and Urinalysis.
• Venipuncture
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections.
• Handles electronic scripts.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Counsels’ patients by transmitting physician’s orders and medications refills to pharmacy and progress notes to insurance for prior authorizations.
• Schedules procedures/imaging; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, letting manager know when low, and verifying receipt.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assists MD with procedures and COVID screenings.
• Answers phone and returns calls in a timely manner.
• Perform any other services/duties deemed reasonable by physician or Manager.

Education: Vocational/Technical degree in required.

License/Certification: Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse required. CPR required.

Additional Experience preferred:

• HgA1c Machine
• Lipid Machine
• Urinalysis Machine
• Glucometer
• Printer/Copier/Fax Machine
• Multiline Telephone System
• EKG Machine

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