Licensed Practical Nurse Urgent Care St Amant FT

FMOL Health; Saint Amant (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care, coordinate appointments, and assist in various nursing duties. The LPN will help ensure the highest quality of care and maintain patient records.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited LPN school, possess strong communication and computer skills, and have a current Louisiana State license as LPN along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes, records and reports patient's condition to physician.
• Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient history and vital signs.
• Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups.
• Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling.
• Administers prescribed medications in accordance with nursing standards.

Skills

English communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN school

Job description

Job Description

LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician, nurse, and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Observes, records and reports (to physician) patient's condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments. Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues.
  • Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient history, vital signs, immunizations and allergies. Prepares, stocks and cleans exam room and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Coordination of Care:
  • Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups. Assists physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
  • Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling, chart management, providing information and instructions to patients, and coordinating patient flow.
  • Prepares exam room and assists physician during examination, treatment and testing of patient.
• Quality:
  • Administers prescribed medications/treatments in accordance with nursing standards. May perform phlebotomy and EKGs and assist with flex sigmoidoscopies.
  • Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
  • Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner to ensure efficient departmental operations and provision of high‑quality health care services.
  • Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
• Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.