Licensed Practical Nurse – Team-Care & Benefits

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Nursing Support department. The role supports multidisciplinary care, greets patients, collects information for physicians, and assists with procedures, medications, and labs under physician direction.

Candidates must have a practical nursing credential, valid Louisiana licensure if applicable, and current BLS/IV certification.

Qualifications

• Must have Practical Nursing diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• Must meet Louisiana Board of Practical Nursing requirements and hold valid licensure if applicable.
• Current BLS/IV certification and CEUs or equivalent for re-licensure.
• Maintain professional attitude under pressure and write legibly for paperwork.
• Demonstrate proper English grammar in documentation and professional image for community relations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and minimize waiting time in the exam room.
• Collect patient information to assist physician in care.
• Assist physician with procedures; administer medications within scope; draw labs.
• Interpret physician instructions to patient and family.
• Coordinate follow-up care and reschedule no-shows.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, supplies and environment.
• Participate in training and health promotion activities as part of the health team.
• Perform additional duties as prescribed by Nursing leadership.

Education

High School Graduate; Practical Nursing course

Louisiana Board of Practical Nursing licensure

Current BLS/IV Certification

Professional attitude under pressure

Excellent written English; legible paperwork

Professional image for community relations

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Nursing Support department. The role supports multidisciplinary care, greets patients, collects information for physicians, and assists with procedures, medications, and labs under physician direction.

Candidates must have a practical nursing credential, valid Louisiana licensure if applicable, and current BLS/IV certification.