LPN-Amite Rural Health Clinic

Hood Memorial Hospital; Amite City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite City, LA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide basic medical care and manage patient referrals. The LPN will obtain prior authorizations, administer medications, document in patient records, and assist medical staff while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

The position requires current LPN licensure in Louisiana, BLS and PALS certifications, and preferred prior hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as LPN in Louisiana.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications.
• Prior hospital/clinic experience preferred >1 year.
• Membership in an LPN organization encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
• Administer medications.
• Document in the patient record.
• Manage referrals to specialists and obtain prior authorizations for procedures.
• Refer patients to specialists and track referrals.
• Oversee all medical assistants and scheduling.
• Adhere to hospital policies and dress code.
• Report incidents and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS and PALS certifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

Description

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and ass essing their wellbeing. The LPN is responsible for daily managing and tracking of patient referrals to specialist . The LPN will obtain prior authorization for all procedural order and mediation by completing the authorization process for all insurance payers.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care .
• B. Administer medications .
• C. Patient care issues .
• E. Documentation in the patient record .
• F. Contacts patients with results of test .
• G. Refills medication when requested by patient and approved by provider . Including prior authorizations for medications.
• H. Send all necessary information needed to refer the patients to a specialist .
• I. Track all referrals sent to a specialist for the report of the visit. This also will include any lab/ x-ray orders.
• J. Prior authorizations on any test required by the insurance companies.
• K. Assist as a MA when needed .
• L. Order all medication and medical supplies .
• M. Oversee all medical assistants including:
• a. making monthly schedule
• b. making sure documentation is complete in patients’ charts
• c. in- services
• d. handling all issues with MA’s
• Adhere to policy and procedure .
• A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures
• B. Adhere to acceptable dress code
• C. Report all incidents and injuries
• E. Comply with attendance policy
• F. Report unsafe conditions
• Maintain satisfactory communications .
• A. Promote satisfactory relationships
• B. Demonstrate professional manner
• A. Attend quarterly meeting
• B. Attend in-service programs
• C. Share knowledge with others
• Follows Hood Memorial Hospital’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines .
• Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous Experience Required:
• >1 year experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred .

Specialized or Technical Education Required:

• Current BLS and PALS
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nurse Examiners .
• Membership in a an LPN organization is encouraged.