LPN - Clinic (Family Medicine Residency)

FMOL Health; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

FMOL Health's LPN Clinic in Monroe, LA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care under physician and RN supervision. You will assist with daily coordination, patient access, schedules, procedures, tests and referrals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient privacy, safety, and quality improvement. You may serve as a preceptor for staff and contribute to care planning and education, with required Louisiana LPN license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program (required).
• Licensed LPN in Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification.
• Proficient in English speaking and writing; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision using the nursing process.
• Assist physicians and staff with daily patient care coordination.
• Schedule appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals; coordinate patient flow.
• Report abnormal results and patient changes to RN and healthcare team.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of Accredited LPN program

Job description

$2000 Sign-On Bonus

The 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: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Direct patient care is provided utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the healthcare provider at all times.
• Diagnostic test results are reviewed and abnormal results and changes in patient condition are reported to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members immediately.
• Prescribed medications, therapies and treatments are administered in accordance with practical nursing standards at all times.
• The environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety is evaluated and maintained at all times.
• Compassionate basic nursing care is provided while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency are implemented to promote desired outcomes at all times.
• Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• The execution patient's plan of care is effectively collaborated with the supervising healthcare provider at all times.
• Physicians, RNs and health care team members are effectively assisted with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
• As an advocate for the patient, supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
• Healthcare team members are sought out to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
• Active participation on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
• Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives is provided by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program High School
• Graduate of Accredited LPN program
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
• Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification