Licensed Practical Nurse (Rural Health Clinic)

Jobtome; Tallulah (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Tallulah, LA is seeking a qualified Practical Nurse to provide general nursing care and assist physicians during treatments. The role includes patient education, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records in a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in nursing, a Louisiana Practical Nurse license, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana.
• At least 1 year of clinical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care for patients and administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Observes, records and reports patient condition and reactions and dispenses medications as directed.
• Greet patients and prep for examination; screen for necessary information and instruct on sample collection.
• Responds to and refers to incoming calls and educates patients and families about medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains patient records, charts and exam rooms; ensures cleanliness and stock of supplies.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees; maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Record keeping

Emergency response

CPR/BLS

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Job description

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general nursing care for patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Greet patients and prepares them for physician examination, screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests
• Responds to and refers to incoming telephone calls
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts test and examination results.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensure cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed
• Attends required meetings and participate in committees and requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Current license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana.
• At least (1) one-year, clinical setting, preferred

Certifications:

• CPR/BLS

Education:

Associate’s degree in nursing

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of patient education principles to develop self-care programs
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in maintaining records and writing reports
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly