LPN

Morehouse General Hospital; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse General Hospital is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide professional nursing care within a physician clinic, under supervision of a clinic Provider. The role emphasizes efficient patient triage, coordination with hospital departments, and accurate documentation using the e-MDS system.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with procedures, handling med refills, reviewing labs, vaccines, and maintaining a safe, organized clinic environment in Bastrop, LA.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana LPN license.
• Must possess CPR certification.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to work tactfully with patients, staff and public.
• Ability to plan and implement clinic programs and procedures.
• Patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition required.
• Willingness to adopt new methods into practice.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and in-office procedure readiness.
• Greet patients and triage up to 20 daily.
• Assist Provider with treatment and examinations; operate clinic equipment.
• Manage medication refills and Prior Authorizations.
• Review and organize lab and radiology reports daily.
• Maintain vaccine logs and monitor refrigerator temperatures.
• Attend staff meetings and follow clinic protocols.
• Utilize e-MDS electronic health record for charting and documentation.
• Support a safe clinic environment and assist in waste reduction.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR/EHR (e-MDS)

Job description

• Location 323 W WALNUT AVE,BASTROP, LA, 71220-4521,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $31.25 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides professional nursing care within the Physicians Clinic, has initiative, flexibility and responsibility
within the scope of practice for a LPN under the supervision of a clinic Provider. The nurse should have
efficient communication with the clinic Provider and all ancillary hospital departments involved in the
care of clinic patients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares exam rooms for patient examinations. If applicable, prepares patient and examination
  room for in-office procedures.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination; screens for pertinent symptoms,
  demonstrates efficiency in thoroughly triaging patients in a timely manner. This includes
  pediatric, geriatric and general patient population. Capable of triaging up to 20 patients daily.
• Assists with preparation of equipment and/or aids Provider during treatment, examination and
  testing of patients. Operates equipment in a safe and correct way. Assists all staff with nursing
  procedures in the clinic under the direction of the Provider
• Handles the Providers medications refills and Prior Authorizations on a daily basis.
• Reviews, organizes and tracks lab and radiology reports for Provider on a daily basis.
• Responsible for clinic vaccines; ordering, counting, checking dates and keeping logs.
• Responsible for monitoring temperature range on refrigerators for medicines and lab
  specimens.
• Attends all clinic staff meetings and mandatory educational meetings regarding the clinic.
• Efficient use of the e-mds electronic health record and all its functions with computerized
  charting.
• When required, meets with drug representatives and orders samples; discards out-of-date
  samples.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients, family, visitors, and co workers.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the
  patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments based on Providers orders.
• Cleans examination rooms and all equipment following clinic protocol after completion of all
  surgical procedures.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Providers and co-workers. Is a team player and
  assists other clinic employees when able to.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and
  equipment under the direction of the Clinic Manager.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and
  equipment under the direction of the Clinic Manager.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs,
  current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional
  practice and ongoing education.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
  Wears identification while on duty. Completes annual educational requirements. Completes
  work within designated time.
• Keeps absences at a minimum; calls in as per policy and procedure when absence is necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding employees, patients, medical staff, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of a neat, clean and safe clinic.
• Reports all incidents/accidents, no matter how minor, to the Provider and Clinic Manager as
  soon as possible.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to the Provider and Clinic
  Manager immediately.
• Practices proper body mechanics.
• Consistently uses universal precautions according to OSHA guidelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess a current and valid Louisiana LPN license.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, government
  agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals,
  objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for the clinic.
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition, as well as be willing to handle persons
  based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into
  existing practices
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Previous clinical or physician office experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with
  patients, personnel and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile
  people within the clinic.

SAFETY PRACTICES

• Consistently follows all established Safety procedures, incident/accident protocols and
  precautions or universal precautions when performing duties relating to work area.
• Follows good infection control practices at all times and is familiar with Infection control
  policies, procedures PPE guidelines and guidance relevant to area of work.
• Practices proper body mechanics and ergonomics at all times.
• Follows established plans, policies and procedures during emergencies, such as fire
  evacuation, fire drills and actively participates in emergency exercises/disasters etc.
• Reports all Life Safety maintenance issues, defective equipment, etc. through the
  Environmental Services work order system.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENTS

• 1) PHI access
• 2) Equipment Utilized
• 3) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
  to perform the essential functions